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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 neck, legend and toothed border surrounding,. GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, edge milled (Bentley 18; Hill 10; EGC 966; S.3801). 

NGC Certification 6134658-007

Calendar year mintage 4,200,343.

The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George IIII 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
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