Distinctive feature Imitation (Ancient)
Face value 1 sovereign
Grade F+
Rarity R1 - Rare
Year of issue 1822
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Country: United Kingdom, George IV, King.
Type: Standard Circulation Coin
Years: 1822
Value: 1 Sovereign = 20 Shillings (1)
Metal: Gilded Bronze
Weight: 4.4 g
Diameter: 22 mm (T: 1mm)
Grade: VF/F
Mintage: -
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: "KM# 682, Sp# 3800"
Obverse:
Laureate portrait of King George IV left, legend around.
Lettering: GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:
Translation: George the Fourth by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Reverse:
St George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
Lettering:
1822
B.P.
Edge:
Reeded
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Comments:
The standard weight of a sovereign was 160/623 troy ounce (123.3 grains). The pure gold content was 113 1/623 grains (7.3224 g).
Reference : KM# 682, Sp# 3800
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : George IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1820-1830)