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George IV Bare Head Second Type Sovereign 1825-1830 Fine+
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Price: £1,310.00
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Product code: HISG4BH
- The first type of machine struck Sovereign to feature the shield reverse
- Featuring the controversial ‘Bare Head’ portrait of George IV by William Wyon
- In Fine condition*
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George IV went outside of the normal Royal Mint process and insisted that a new, more flattering portrait was commissioned and therefore his Sovereigns have two different portraits – the Laureate and Bare Head, causing much conflict between the designer of his Laureate portrait, the fiery Benedetto Pistrucci, and William Wyon.
*Please note that the image is for illustration purposes. The coin you receive may differ but will be of Fine condition.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Reverse Designer | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | William Wyon |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1825-30 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
