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½ Sovereign - George IV 1st reverse
1821 year| Gold (.9167) | 3.99 g | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1821 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ornately garnished crowned shield of arms, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANNO
1821
Comment
The standard weight of a half sovereign was 80/623 troy ounce (61.6 grains). The pure gold content was 56 312/623 grains (3.6612 g).Interesting fact
The 1821 George IV ½ Sovereign coin features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "G.F." (for "Georgius Faber," or "George the Maker") hidden within the crown on the obverse side. This subtle detail was added by the coin's designer, Benedetto Pistrucci, as a signature mark and a nod to the artistic collaboration between himself and the King.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 231200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - George IV (1st reverse) 1821 coin.
