2019 G George IV, Gold Sovereign, 1825, second bare head left, date below, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, with the arms of Hanover as an escutcheon, eight hearts in semée of Hanoverian lion (Bentley 18; Marsh 10; MCE 476; S 3801). Scuffed with light surface marks and hairlines, two digs at top of the obverse rim, light rim bruise on the reverse, otherwise about very fine. £500-700
Calendar year mintage 4,200,343 The calendar year mintage figure unfortunately provides no split between the first and second types for this year, it is well known that the first type for 1825 is very rare, and must have only been produced up to, or around Easter 1825.
Rare 1826 Gold Proof Sovereign
2020 G George IV, Gold Proof Sovereign, 1826, second bare head left, date below, rev inverted dies axis, crowned shield of arms, quartered with the arms of Hanover as an escutcheon, eight hearts in semée of Hanoverian lion (Bentley 392; WR 237; S 3801). Some evidence of light finger-printing, once polished, otherwise good extremely fine. £3500-4000
The 1826 proof Sovereign was one of the coins included in commemorative sets made to present to officials and very important persons and in addition included a pattern gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds and Half-Sovereign as well as the silver and copper denominations from Crown to Farthing. Additionally Pistrucci himself had the right to supply single proofs to whomever he pleased or to those who would commission him to do so. Proof Sets then began to be produced on a more regular basis for Coronations, Jubilees and new coinages.
2021 2022
2021 G George IV, Gold Sovereign, 1826, second bare head left, date below, rev crowned shield of arms, quartered with the arms of Hanover as an escutcheon (Bentley 19; Marsh 11; MCE 477; S 3801). Some light black striations on the obverse and hairlines both sides, otherwise extremely fine. £1200-1500
Calendar year mintage 5,724,046
2022 G George IV, Gold Sovereign, 1827, second bare head left, date below, rev crowned shield of arms, quartered with the arms of Hanover as an escutcheon (Bentley 20; Marsh 12; MCE 478; S 3801). Small deposit on rim, hairlines both sides with some scuffs, otherwise about extremely fine. £1200-1500
Calendar year mintage 2,266,629