1825 George IV Gold Sovereign
Graded by PCGS MS62
Price: £5,740.00
Product code: HISGIVPCGS
- The first type of machine struck Sovereign to feature the shield reverse
- Featuring the controversial ‘Bare Head’ portrait of George IV by William Wyon
- The reverse shield design was created by Jean Baptiste Merlen, featuring the Royal Arms
- Struck in 22 Carat gold
- Graded by PGSC as MS62
- Certified authenticity from The Royal Mint
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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.
George IV (1820-30), gold Sovereign, 1825, second bare head left, date below truncation, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, reads BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, edge milled (Bentley 18; Hill 10; Bull EGC 966; S.3801). Toned, some hairlines both sides, has been graded by PCGS as MS62, a great example for the first year of the bare head series.
PCGS Certification 206896.62 / 47841755.
Calendar Year Mintage 4,200,343.
The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George the fourth by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse as "King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith."
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 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
| Grade | MS62 |
