The 1829 Gold SovereignThis type of reverse is described as a Crowned Shield. It has a mantle inscribed edge.
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: CNG.
Mintage: 2,444,652 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1829. See Coins and Events of 1829
Monarch/Ruler: George IV (1820-1830)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1854 Full Sovereign Gold Coin £ 950.00 |
 | 1892 Queen Victoria Half Sovereign Gold Coin – Jubilee Head – Shield – 22ct Gold £ 532.00 |
 | FANTASTIC KING GEORGE THE IV 1829 GOLD SOVEREIGN £ 3,350.00 |
 | 1852 Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin Shield Reverse £ 895.00 |
 | 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 1887 Victoria Jubilee Head £ 895.00 |
 | George IV 1829 Sovereign, bare head, AU58, penultimate year £ 4,587.00 |
 | 1887 Gold Sovereign, Golden Jubilee, Victoria £ 1,140.03 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign – First Year Veiled Head – 22ct Gold £ 961.42 |
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