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½ Sovereign - George IV 2nd reverse
| 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 | 1823-1825 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#23725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Plain crowned shield of arms, legend and date around, national emblems below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNO 1825
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 - George IV (2nd reverse) coin from the United Kingdom has a unique feature. It's one of the first coins to feature the "Benedetto Pistrucci" design, which shows King George IV in a crowned bust, facing left, and was created by the Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. This design was used on various British gold coins during the 19th century and has become a distinctive feature of British numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1823 | 224200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 | 591500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | 761100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd reverse) 1823-1825 coin.
