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½ Sovereign - George IV
| Gold (.9167) | 3.99 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1826-1828 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned garnished shield of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:
Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
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 ½ Sovereign coin from George IV's reign (1826-1828) is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the iconic St. George and the Dragon design on the reverse, which has been a hallmark of Sovereign coins ever since.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1826 | 344800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 | 492000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 | 1244700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1826-1828 coin.
