Sovereigns were issued for George IV in each of the ten years from 1821 to 1830. From 1821 a large laureate portrait combines with St. George and the dragon on the reverse. In 1825, a new design were introduced with a bare head, and a crowned shield on the reverse. In 1825, both types were issued.
Gold Sovereigns - George IV
| Date | Description | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| Laureate Head | 9,405,000 | |
| Laureate Head | 5,357,000 | |
| Laureate Head | 617,000 | |
| Laureate Head | 3,768,000 | |
| Laureate Head | 4,200,000 | |
| Bare Head | Inc. above | |
| Bare Head | 5,724,000 | |
| Bare Head | 2,267,000 | |
| Bare Head | 386,000 | |
| Bare Head | 2,445,000 | |
| Bare Head | 2,388,000 |
Type Coins If you are not looking for a particular date, but want a nice example of this type of sovereign, you can order a "type coin". Just look at our list of dates, grades and prices. Select the price you wish to pay, and we will send you the best grade coin we have available for that price, with our choice of date.
Guarantee All our coins are guaranteed genuine, and we try to grade reasonably conservatively. For customers ordering by post, we want you to be delighted when you receive your coin. We thrive on repeat business and recommendation.
Obverse of 1824 George IV Sovereign First Issue Large Laureate Head
Reverse of 1824 George IV Sovereign First Issue St. George & Dragon
Bare Head Portrait on Obverse of 1827 George IV Sovereign
Crowned Shield Reverse of 1827 George IV Sovereign Second Type
