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1 Sovereign - George IV
| Gold (.9167) | 7.99 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1821-1825 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
St George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1821
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Comment
The standard weight of a sovereign was 160/623 troy ounce (123.3 grains). The pure gold content was 113 1/623 grains (7.3224 g).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1821-1825 George IV Sovereign coin is that it was the first Sovereign coin to feature the iconic St. George and the Dragon design on its reverse, which has remained largely unchanged to this day. This design was created by the Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci and is considered one of the most recognizable and iconic coin designs in the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1821 | 9405000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 | 5357000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 | 617000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 | 3768000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | 4200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - George IV 1821-1825 coin.
