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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 | 1876 Queen Victoria, Young Head, Shield Back Half Sovereign Gold Coin. Die 74 £ 613.60 |
 | KING GEORGE THE IV 1829 GOLD SOVEREIGN PCGS AU53 £ 2,450.00 |
 | KING GEORGE THE III 1820 GOLD SOVEREIGN - MINT STATE £ 2,799.00 |
 | 1911 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 414.70 |
 | George IV 1825 Gold Full Sovereign S.3801 VF+ grade £ 2,002.00 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 440.20 |
 | 1899 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - St George & Dragon Reverse £ 822.70 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Old head Full Gold Sovereign £ 1,026.70 |
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