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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
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1SOV 1821 G.britain
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NGC PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO
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GT. BRITAIN, GEORGE IV GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1821
(S 3800).
OBVERSE: First laureate head left, engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci, 13 leaves in laurel wreath, B.P. below, lettering with horizontally ruled interior compartments, georgius iiii d : g : britanniar: rex f: d:, milled border between linear concentric circles both sides.
REVERSE: Struck with inverted die axis, St George on horseback slaying dragon right with sword, helmet with crest only, horse tail terminates in three strands, broken lance on ground to left, with wwp in relief below, date in exergue, with B.P. to upper right, edge milled.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: Unrecorded.
RATING: R2.
GEORGE V, 1821 PROOF SOVEREIGN
FIRST TYPE. The reign of King George IV marks the highly significant introduction of the classic design of St George slaying the dragon with a sword by Benedetto Pistrucci we are all familiar with today. Pistrucci’s depiction of the first bust of George IV is very Roman in its style with the King wearing a 13 leaf laurel wreath. Pistrucci’s initials are for a gold coin, significantly prominent on each side of the coin, whereas with his previous George III issue they were incuse and quite well hidden under the broken lance. The initials of the Master of the Mint, William Wellesley Pole, who was instrumental in commissioning Pistrucci to the Mint in the first place, has his initials placed under the broken lance. The wwp appears quite squiggle-like and indistinct, and amazingly lasts in this position into the reign of George V over a hundred years later. These initials were on the Garter buckle on the reverse in the previous issue of George III.
All the denominations issued for the Coronation year of George IV in 1821 were also produced to proof quality, no doubt to present to officials and very important persons. Additionally Pistrucci himself would be able to supply proofs to whomever he pleased or to those who would commission him to do so. This practice later developed into the sale of entire Proof Sets in cases from 1826 for special occasions.
First Type Obverse and Reverse of the George IV Currency Sovereign.
Other features of the first standard design for the currency Sovereigns of King George IV from 1821-1825 are an unusual style of lettering in the legend which reads georgius iiii d : g : britanniar: rex f: d:. Each letter has an incuse central compartment upon its limbs ruled with raised horizontal lines. A new type of outer border is employed with fine raised teeth between an inner and outer concentric linear circle, giving quite a square indent between each tooth. The currency coins are struck with an inverted die axis as usual for this period; the figure of St George now brandishes a sword to slay the dragon, his helmet has a crested plume only, and the horse’s tail terminates in three strands. The broken lance with the initials beneath lies on the ground-line to the left, the date and B.P. initials are in the exergue below and the edge is straight grained milled. Interestingly the 1821 proofs have the same die axis as the currency Sovereigns.
KING GEORGE IV
The Reign of King George IV (House of Hanover) : 1820-1830.
Born: 12 August 1762.
Accession: 29 January 1820.
Married: Caroline of Brunswick 8 April 1795 later separated and banned from attending the Coronation.
Coronation: Thursday, 19 July 1821.
Child: one daughter Charlotte who predeceased her Father 6 November 1817.
Died: 26 June 1830, aged 67.
1821 GOLD SOVEREIGN PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO
Bright and beautiful with frosty cameo devices contrasting deeply mirrored fields.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
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1/2SOV 1821 G.britain
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NGC PF 64
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GT.BRITAIN, GEORGE IV, Laureate Head (Type I) GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1821
(S 3802).
The first half-sovereign for the reign of George IV was issued in 1821. It carried a magnificent laurate head bust of the King on the obverse, and its reverse featured an equally impressive design that displayed the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom beautifully garnished and surmounted by a crown.This is a splendid example of both engraving and design by Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: Unrecorded.
RATING : R4.
1821 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN PF 64
Beautiful bright proof, with rich orange-gold color, sharp strike, strong cameo appearence and mirrored fields.
NGC has certified a single coin at this level with none finer.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
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1SOV 1821 G.britain
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NGC MS 64
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GT. BRITAIN, GEORGE IV (LAUREATE BUST) GOLD SOVEREIGN 1821
(Marsh 5; S 3800).
OBVERSE: The King's bust to the left, laureate, tye with loop at two ends, hair short and bare neck. B.P. in small letters below truncation standing for Benedetto Pistrucci.
REVERSE: St.George slaying the Dragon with sword. Date below the exergue line with the letters B.P. to the right.
ENGRAVER: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm
WEIGHT: 7.998g
FINENESS: 22 Carat.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 9,405,114
RARITY: N (M.Marsh).
GEORGE IV, SOVEREIGN, 1821, FIRST TYPE.
The reign of King George IV marks the highly significant introduction of the classic design of St George slaying the dragon with a sword by Benedetto Pistrucci we are all familiar with today. Pistrucci’s depiction of the first bust of George IV is very Roman in its style with the King wearing a 13 leaf laurel wreath. Pistrucci’s initials are for a gold coin, significantly prominent on each side of the coin, whereas with his previous George III issue they were incuse and quite well hidden under the broken lance. The initials of the Master of the Mint, William Wellesley Pole, who was instrumental in commissioning Pistrucci to the Mint in the first place, has his initials placed under the broken lance. The wwp appears quite squiggle-like and indistinct, and amazingly lasts in this position into the reign of George V over a hundred years later. These initials were on the Garter buckle on the reverse in the previous issue of George III. Other features of the first standard design for the currency Sovereigns of King George IV from 1821-1825 are an unusual style of lettering in the legend which reads georgius iiii d : g : britanniar: rex f: d:, each letter has an incuse central compartment upon its limbs ruled with raised horizontal lines. A new type of outer border is employed with fine raised teeth between an inner and outer concentric linear circle, giving quite a square indent between each tooth. The currency coins are struck with an inverted die axis as usual for this period, the figure of St George now brandishes a sword to slay the dragon, his helmet has a crested plume only, and the horse’s tail terminates in three strands. The broken lance with the initials beneath lies on the ground-line to the left, the date and b.p. initials are in the exergue below and the edge is straight grained milled. Calendar year mintage 9,405,114. Looking at this calendar year total, if we allow for Marsh’s estimate of 1,170,000 of these being 1820 dated coins of George III, then we must reduce this total to 8,235,114. It is interesting to note that the first type Sovereign of King George IV are the only sovereigns ever issued with decorative style lettering with “hatched” compartments.
KING GEORGE IV
The Reign of King George IV (House of Hanover) 1820-1830.
Born: 12 August 1762.
Accession: 29 January 1820.
Married: Caroline of Brunswick 8 April 1795, later separated and banned from attending the Coronation.
Coronation: Thursday, 19 July 1821.
Child: one daughter Charlotte who predeceased her Father 6 November 1817.
Died: 26 June 1830, aged 67.
1821 GOLD SOVEREIGN MS 64
NGC 2775472-001
Beautiful and bright with sharp details, booming luster and gorgeous deep gold toning.
ex Stacks Bowers Auction, April 2011, lot 10153.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
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1/2SOV 1821 G.britain GEORGE IV
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NGC MS 64
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GT. BRITAIN, GEORGE IV Laureate Head (Type I), GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1821
(Marsh 403; S 3802).
The first half-sovereign for the reign of George IV was issued in 1821. It carried a magnificent laureate head bust of the King, and its reverse featured an equally impressive design that displayed the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom beautifully garnished and surmounted by a crown.This coin is a splendid example of both engraving and design by Pistrucci. It was quickly withdrawn because of its likeness to the current sixpence, and possibly melted down. That explains the high rarity of the coin (R5 M.Marsh).
OBVERSE: The King's bust facing left, laureate, tie with loop and two ends, hair short and bare neck. B.P. in small letters below truncation standing for Benedetto Pistrucci.
REVERSE: A heavily garnished shield surmounted by the royal crown. The shield surrounded by roses thistles and shamrocks.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 231.238.
RARITY: R5 (M.Marsh). The actual rarity must be R4, as already have been certified 13 coins by NGC and 8 by PCGS.
1821 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 64
NGC 2758587-001
A superb example of this extremely rare coin.
Beautiful and bright with sharp detailed strike, clear surfaces and blazing luster.
ex J. Welsh Coins, Burton-On-Trent, Staffs, England, purchased 11 March 2010. Self submitted.
NGC: Has certified three coins at this level with none finer.
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