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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 | Half gold sovereign coin 1896 22ct Victoria Veiled Head £ 445.30 |
 | 1913 King George v Gold Half Sovereign Coin, 3.99g, 22ct £ 435.10 |
 | 1822 George IV Sovereign £ 1,077.70 |
 | Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin 1886 D.G. Britanniar Melbourne Preloved £ 1,000.00 |
 | 1871-S Sydney Mint Gold Sovereign – PCGS AU58 £ 1,077.70 |
 | Edward VII Gold 1/2 Sovereign Coin £ 414.70 |
 | 1822 George IV Gold Sovereign 22ct Gold Early Sovereign Rare Date Historic Coin £ 1,281.69 |
 | 1887 Victoria Gold Sovereign Jubilee Head London Mint EF 7.98g Coin £ 919.60 |
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