1 Sovereign - George IV

Name: 1 Sovereign - George IV
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1821–1825 Denom1 Sovereign Mintage9,405,000 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£780.88

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1821–1825
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	9,405,000
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	Yes
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.990g
Diameter	22.0mm
Thickness	1.50mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Laureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date in exergue. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2569

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £780.88

Premium over melt £1,619.12

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Market Value

£1,591.07

Volume-weighted average across 55 verified sales in 9 grades.

Grade range £900 – £9,325

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Last sale 3 months ago View price history →

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	UNC	£2,400.00 🔒	–	–	£1,500.00 – £5,000.00	0	6	02-03-2025
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	BU	£1,300.00 🔒	–	–	£1,300.00 – £1,300.00	1	1	26-11-2025
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	EF	£850.00 🔒	–	–	£800.00 – £2,500.00	7	19	23-04-2026
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	VF	£1,230.70 🔒 listed	–	–	£800.00 – £2,214.50	8	19	21-03-2026
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	F	£900.00 🔒	–	–	£900.00 – £900.00	1	1	07-12-2025
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	AU-55	£2,454.70 🔒 listed	–	–	£1,944.70 – £2,454.70	2	2	21-03-2026
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	MS-62	£2,100.00 🔒	–	–	£2,100.00 – £3,352.28	0	5	06-08-2024
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	MS-63	£4,028.00 🔒	–	–	£4,028.00 – £4,028.00	1	1	15-11-2025
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	PR-62	£9,325.00 🔒	–	–	£9,325.00 – £9,325.00	1	1	07-12-2025
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