The 1822 Gold Sovereign - George IVGeorge IV gold sovereign. This first type (1821-1825) shows St George on the back, in 1825 this was changed to a crowned shield. The year 1825 had both versions. SCBC: 3800.
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.
The reverse shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon.
The Obverse, also by Benedetto Pistrucci, shows King George IV’s Laureate Head.The value of your sovereign will be heavily dependent on the date and condition.
Images credit: CNG.
Mintage: 6,356,787 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1822. See Coins and Events of 1822
Monarch/Ruler: George IV (1820-1830)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1822 Gold Sovereign, George IV, slabbed by NGC AU58 £ 2,250.00 |
 | 1822 Gold Sovereign, George IV laureate head £ 1,495.00 |
 | 1822 George IIII Gold Full Sovereign - Scarce High Grade £ 2,650.00 |
 | 1822 George IIII Gold Full Sovereign - Scarce High Grade £ 1,995.70 |
 | 1817 King George III Half Sovereign Gold Coin £ 771.70 |
 | 1901 Queen Victoria Great Veiled Head, Gold Half 1/2 Sovereign Coin £ 537.10 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1821 Gold Sovereign Full, George IV laureate head £ 2,640.00 |
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