George IV Sovereigns

George IV Sovereigns

Explore a rare and historically significant range of George IV Sovereign coins , struck during the reign of King George IV between 1820 and 1830. These early modern gold Sovereigns represent some of the first issues of Britain’s revived Sovereign series and are highly sought after for their age, scarcity, and importance in the development of British gold coinage.

George IV Sovereigns were produced for only a short period, making them considerably rarer than later Victorian and 20th-century issues. They mark a formative stage in the Sovereign’s history, when design standards and denominations were still being refined following the coin’s modern reintroduction in 1817.

During this reign, Sovereigns were issued in multiple design types. Early examples feature Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous St George and the Dragon reverse, while later issues introduced the Royal Arms shield reverse designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen, giving collectors two distinct and historically important varieties within the same series.

The obverse features a bare-head portrait of King George IV by William Wyon, a key figure in British numismatic design whose work helped define the early Sovereign series.

George IV Sovereigns are especially popular for their:

• Short and historically important reign (1820–1830)
• Early development of the modern Sovereign series
• Two distinct reverse designs (St George and Royal Arms)
• Classic 22-carat gold Royal Mint specification
• Strong collector demand due to age and scarcity

Notable and desirable dates include early issues from the 1820s such as 1821, 1824, 1825, and 1826, along with later dates like 1829 and 1830. Many of these coins saw circulation across Britain and the wider Empire, meaning well-preserved examples are increasingly difficult to find today.

At The London Coin Company , we offer a carefully selected range of George IV Sovereign coins in collectable condition , including circulated examples, higher-grade coins, rare date issues, and specialist proof releases.

Whether you are looking for:

• Early 1820s George IV Sovereigns
• St George and the Dragon reverse issues
• Royal Arms shield reverse coins
• Certified and graded examples
• Key date and rare early Sovereigns

…you’ll find a curated selection ideal for both collectors and early British gold specialists.

George IV Sovereigns represent the very beginning of the modern Sovereign era, combining early Royal Mint craftsmanship with deep historical significance. Browse our available George IV Sovereigns below and add a rare foundational piece of British gold coinage to your collection today.