The 1828 gold half sovereign feature the bare head portrait of king George IV by engraver William Wyon, with a crowned shield reverse design.

The coin that we have in stock graded VF/aVF is shown in the photos. The grades on the photos are written at the bottom left of each photo. Information correct as of March 2023. We very rarely get these in stock but please contact us if you wish to double check the coin will be the same one as you wish to receive.

The 1828 gold half sovereign was the final half sovereign issued during the reign of King George IV. This was possibly due to the large number of this coin minted in 1828. 1,224,754 was a particularly large issue for a half sovereign. Interestingly, it was only the seventh half sovereign to be issued during his reign as the half sovereign wasn't issued in 1822.

See the rest of the 1828 Sovereign Collection.

George IV half sovereigns were minted from 1821 to 1828, except for 1822.

Obverse

The obverse depicts a bare head portrait 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 a crowned shield.

The inscription reads

BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:

Key Information

Product ID	11320
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	19.3mm
Weight/Size	Half
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.1177
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1828
Spink Reference	3804
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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