The 1826 gold full sovereign proof features the bare head portrait of King George IV, with the reverse showing the crowned Shield of the Royal Arms, designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.

The product shown in the images is of a graded coin and not of proof standard.

The 1826 gold sovereign was the seventh sovereign to be issued during the reign of King George IV. This is because two sovereign designs were issued in 1825. The updated bare head design was issued in 1825 together with the older design. From 1826 onwards (until 1830) the mint issued only the bare head portrait of George IV combined with a crowned sheild on the reverse.

We regularly have "graded" 1826 sovereigns and 1826 half sovereigns in stock. The proof is very rare to find in good condition.

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The 1826 gold sovereign was the seventh sovereign to be issued during the reign of King George IV. This is because two sovereign designs were issued in 1825. The updated bare head design was issued in 1825 together with the older design. From 1826 onwards (until 1830) the mint issued only the new design with bare head portrait and crowned sheild of the royal arms on the reverse.

Obverse

The obverse depicts a bare head potrait of King George IV by William Wyon.

The inscription reads

GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA

It also includes small, oval flowers which separate the inscription from the date which is inscribed below the portrait.

Reverse

The reverse shows Jean Baptiste Merlen's design of the crowned shield of the royal arms.

The inscription reads

BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£784.44
Product ID	11432
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	22.05mm
Weight/Size	Full
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.2354
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1826
Spink Reference	3801
Obverse Designer	William Wyon
Reverse Designer	Jean Baptiste Merlen
Issuing Monarch	George IV (1820-1830)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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