George IV Coins (1820 - 1830)

Discover King George IV Coins from 1820 to 1830, featuring all official British coinage issued during the reign of King George IV. This category includes circulating and commemorative coins from The Royal Mint struck during the late Georgian era, covering gold, silver, copper, proof, specimen, Maundy, and certified graded issues. From early modern gold Sovereigns and classic Crown coins to rare proof sets and Maundy silver, King George IV coins represent one of the most distinctive and artistically important periods in British numismatic history.

Britain’s Late Georgian Coinage Era

King George IV ascended to the throne in 1820 following the death of King George III, after previously serving as Prince Regent during his father’s illness. His reign marked the height of the Regency and late Georgian period, an era remembered for its influence on architecture, fashion, art, and coinage. British coins issued during this period continued the traditional pre-decimal £sd monetary system of pounds, shillings, and pence.

This category includes all British coins issued under King George IV between 1820 and 1830, including circulation strikes, proof sets, Maundy money, gold Sovereigns, Half Sovereigns, and commemorative collector issues. Denominations issued during the reign included the farthing, halfpenny, penny, threepence, groat, sixpence, shilling, half crown, crown, Sovereign, and Double Sovereign.

Collectors can explore coins featuring two major portrait styles of King George IV. Early issues used Benedetto Pistrucci’s laureate portrait alongside his iconic St George and the Dragon reverse design for the Sovereign. Later issues introduced a new “Bare Head” portrait by William Wyon after the king requested a more flattering likeness, creating two distinct and highly collectable design types within the same reign.

The reign is especially important in Sovereign history, as George IV coinage helped establish the modern gold Sovereign series following its reintroduction in 1817. Collectors highly prize the early 1821 Sovereigns, proof gold issues, and the later Shield Back Sovereigns designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.

Why Collect King George IV Coins?

King George IV Coins (1820–1830) remain highly sought after because of:

• Covers the late Georgian and Regency coinage era
• Features portraits by Benedetto Pistrucci and William Wyon
• Includes traditional pre-decimal £sd denominations
• Includes early modern gold Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns
• Features proof, Maundy, and commemorative coinage
• Important transitional period in British coin design
• Strong historical and numismatic significance worldwide

Explore King George IV Coinage

This category includes a wide range of British coin issues such as:

• Farthing, Halfpenny, and Penny coins
• Groats, Sixpence, and Shilling issues
• Half Crowns and Crown coins
• Gold Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns
• Laureate and Bare Head portrait varieties
• St George and Shield Back Sovereign designs
• Maundy silver and proof sets
• Certified PCGS and NGC graded coins
• Rare low-mintage collector releases

Buy King George IV Coins with Confidence

At The London Coin Company , all King George IV Coins are carefully sourced and authenticated for quality, rarity, and collectability. Whether you are building a British pre-decimal collection, collecting early modern Sovereigns, or researching the late Georgian period, King George IV Coins offer a unique combination of royal heritage, historic importance, and enduring numismatic appeal.