George IV (1820-30), gold Sovereign, 1821, first laureate head left, B.P. for Benedetto Pistrucci below neck, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:, rev. die axis slightly off-centre, St. George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue for designer and engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, raised WWP on ground line below lance for Master of the Mint William Wellesley Pole, 7.95g (Marsh 5; S.3800). An ‘X’ lightly scratched behind George’s portrait, good fine and toned.
The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George the Fourth by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."
Estimate: £ 400 - 500
Price realized | 650 GBP |
Starting price | 320 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |