George IV (1820-30), gold Sovereign, 1826, bare head left, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA, date below, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms within frame, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF., edge milled, 7.95g (Bentley 392; Marsh 11A; S.3801). Good surfaces with only light bagmarks, residual lustre in peripheries, about extremely fine.
Calendar year mintage 5,724,000.
The Latin legend on obverse translates as "George the Fourth by the Grace of God", continuing on the reverse as "King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith".
Estimate: £ 600 - 800
Price realized | 825 GBP |
Starting price | 480 GBP |
Estimate | 600 GBP |