The 1828 Gold SovereignThis type of reverse is described as a Crowned Shield. It has a mantle inscribed edge. This year is rare and the coin is valued over £25,000 in EF.
King George IV’s Bare Head can be seen on the obverse of the coin. Note the spelling on the legend as GEORGIUS IV, unlike previous coins which used IIII.Sovereigns issued from 1817 to 1837 are often described as ‘Early King’ sovereigns. King George III, King George IV and King William IV are all depicted on sovereigns minted during these years.
Image credit: The Royal Mint.
Mintage: 386,182 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1828
Monarch/Ruler: George IV (1820-1830)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1828 King George IV Gold Half Sovereign £ 822.70 |
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 408.11 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin, George V, 22 CT gold £ 389.20 |
 | Great Britain George V 1912 Gold Sovereign Coin 0.917 Fine Uncertified Ungraded £ 786.51 |
 | Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Edward VII 1906 VGC £ 414.70 |
 | Best Value £2 British Gold Coin (Double Sovereign) £ 1,560.23 |
 | 1871 Queen Victoria Shield back Young Head Gold Sovereign 22ct - Clean Coin £ 1,245.00 |
 | 1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 919.60 |
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