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.
*Please note that the image is for illustration purposes. The coin you receive may differ but will be of Fine condition.
Specification
Specification | Value |
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Denomination | Sovereign |
Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
Weight | 7.98 g |
Diameter | 22.05mm |
Reverse Designer | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
Specification | Value |
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Obverse Designer | William Wyon |
Quality | Circulating |
Year | 1825-30 |
Pure Metal Type | Gold |