Gold Sovereign Coins

Sell 1820 London Mint George III Full Sovereign Gold Coin

  • Pre-Owned 1820 London Mint George III Full Sovereign Gold Coin
  • Pre-Owned 1820 London Mint George III Full Sovereign Gold Coin
  • Pre-Owned 1820 London Mint George III Full Sovereign Gold Coin
  • Pre-Owned 1820 London Mint George III Full Sovereign Gold Coin
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This Pre-Owned 1820 London Mint George III Full Sovereign Gold Coin was the fourth and last date of the George III sovereign, and bears the portrait of George III on the obverse, with the year date below.

The reverse of the coin features the St George & the Dragon design, with an inscribed garter surrounding.

  • Weighs 7.98g and is 916.7 (22ct) gold.
  • Manufactured by The Royal Mint in the UK.
  • Struck to a bullion finish.
  • VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt.
  • Diameter: 22.05mm. Thickness: 1.52mm.

The gold sovereign is one of Britain's most famous coins, and the first of which was minted in 1489 at the behest of King Henry VII. The modern Sovereign featuring Benedetto Pistrucci's 'St George and the Dragon' reverse design was first struck in 1817. Due to its long history, the UK Sovereign coin is the flagship coin of The Royal Mint. A triumph of numismatic art, many consider The Sovereign the ‘chief coin of the world’.

Code auco13117
Metal Gold
Product Type Coin
Weight 7.98
Country United Kingdom
Manufacturer The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint
Year 1820
Fine Content 7.32
Condition Used
Fineness 916.7
Finish Bullion
Face Value £1
Diameter 22.05mm
Thickness 1.52mm