About the 1825 Gold Sovereign : George IV (Bare Head)
4,200,343 bullion sovereigns were minted In 1825.
The obverse design is by William Wyon and the reverse by Jean Baptiste Merlen .
George IV sovereigns from this year can be difficult to source. High grade examples do not often appear and so are very desireable indeed.
Spink Ref: 3801. Marsh: 10
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High grade examples of this coin are sought after by collectors.
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The mintage figure quoted includes both the 'bare head' and 'laurette head' designs. The bare head Sovereign carries a crowned shield on the reverse, whilst the laurette head Sovereign has Pistrucci's St. George slaying the dragon design.
Of the two designs, the 1825 laurette head Sovereign is the most scarce.
Details
| Label | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bullion Mintage | 4,200,343 |
| Obverse Design | George IV (Bare Head) |
| Obverse Text | GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA |
| Reverse Design | Shield |
| Reverse Text | BRITANNIARUM REX FIG: DEF: |
| Axis | The 1825 Shield Sovereign is struck on a reverse die axis. |
