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)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1854 Full Sovereign Gold Coin £ 950.00 |
 | 1910 Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Gold £ 516.70 |
 | 1892 Queen Victoria Half Sovereign Gold Coin – Jubilee Head – Shield – 22ct Gold £ 532.00 |
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 433.89 |
 | KING GEORGE THE IV 1828 HALF GOLD SOVEREIGN £ 1,250.00 |
 | 1852 Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin Shield Reverse £ 895.00 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign – First Year Veiled Head – 22ct Gold £ 961.42 |
 | 1893 M Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint 22ct Scarce Date £ 1,099.00 |
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