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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 | 1879 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,230.70 |
 | 1828 King George IV Gold Half Sovereign £ 822.70 |
 | 1892 Victoria Gold Half Sovereign | Jubilee Head | Shield Back | London Mint £ 465.00 |
 | 1832 King George 1V Full Gold Sovereign - Never Cleaned Or Mounted. £ 1,179.70 |
 | 1822 King George 1V Full Gold Sovereign - Never Mounted. £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1974 Elizabeth II Full Gold Sovereign Coin £ 843.10 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1889 Gold Sovereign - Victoria Jubilee Head - S £ 1,021.24 |
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