The 1828 Gold SovereignThis type of reverse is described as a Crowned Shield. It has a mantle inscribed edge. This year is rare and the coin is valued over £25,000 in EF.
King George IV’s Bare Head can be seen on the obverse of the coin. Note the spelling on the legend as GEORGIUS IV, unlike previous coins which used IIII.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.
Image credit: The Royal Mint.
Mintage: 386,182 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1828
Monarch/Ruler: George IV (1820-1830)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | George IV 1828 Gold Half Sovereign S.3804 EF+ grade NGC slabbed, obv damage £ 924.00 |
 | 1817 King George III Half Sovereign Gold Coin £ 771.70 |
 | 1901 Queen Victoria Great Veiled Head, Gold Half 1/2 Sovereign Coin £ 537.10 |
 | 1908 KING EDWARD VII GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN 22ct £ 475.00 |
 | 1887 QUEEN VICTORIA FULL SOVEREIGN COIN 22ct GOLD IN CAPSULE £ 956.00 |
 | 1826 King George IV Full Gold Sovereign Coin 22ct Gold £ 1,930.00 |
 | GEORGE V Half Sovereign Coin 22 Carat Gold 1913 3.99g XF - EHB £ 600.00 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
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