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King George IV Gold Sovereign 1823 Laureate Head One of the Highest Certified
Sandbanks Antiques
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King George IV Gold Sovereign 1823 Laureate Head One of the Highest Certified

18th century
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Extremely Rare, Practically Uncirculated, PCGS - Mint State 62

King George IV Gold Sovereign 1823 Laureate Head One of The Highest Certified

Date:1823

Type: George IV Sovereign

Mint: London

Material: 22 Carat Gold

Diameter: 22mm

Weight:7.98g

Quality: Practically Uncirculated. PCGS - MS62

Spink: 3800

Marsh: 7 (R3)

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Description: Rarity 3 - Extremely Rare Marsh (Hill)

The rarest year of the George IV laureate head sovereigns.

One of the finest certified.

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Sandbanks Antiques has dated this 1823 George IV Sovereign to the Georgian era.

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Description
Extremely Rare, Practically Uncirculated, PCGS - Mint State 62

King George IV Gold Sovereign 1823 Laureate Head One of The Highest Certified

Date:1823

Type: George IV Sovereign

Mint: London

Material: 22 Carat Gold

fig 1. An 1823 British gold sovereign coin featuring the left-facing laureate head profile of King George IV surrounded by Latin text.
fig 1. King George IV Gold Sovereign 1823 Laureate Head One of the Highest Certified

Diameter: 22mm

Weight:7.98g

Quality: Practically Uncirculated. PCGS - MS62

Spink: 3800

Marsh: 7 (R3)

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Description: Rarity 3 - Extremely Rare Marsh (Hill)

The rarest year of the George IV laureate head sovereigns.

One of the finest certified.

Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this 1823 George IV Sovereign to the Georgian era.

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Sandbanks Antiques
Sandbanks Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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Archive I An 1823 British gold sovereign coin featuring the left-facing laureate head profile of King George IV surrounded by Latin text.

King George IV Gold Sovereign 1823 Laureate Head One of the Highest Certified

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An 1823 British gold sovereign coin featuring the left-facing laureate head profile of King George IV surrounded by Latin text.
King George IV Gold Sovereign 1823 Laureate Head One of The Highest Certified
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An 1823 British gold sovereign coin featuring the left-facing laureate head profile of King George IV surrounded by Latin text.
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Introduced during the reign of King George IV, the laureate head sovereign features a profile of the monarch adorned with a laurel wreath. Designed by chief engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, this coinage portrait was produced between 1821 and 1825 before being replaced by the bare head portrait design.

British full sovereigns of this period were struck in 22-carat gold, corresponding to a purity of 91.67 percent fine gold mixed with a small copper alloy balance. Standard specifications dictate a weight of approximately 7.98 grams and a diameter of 22 millimetres.

Authenticity is verified through precise weight measurements, exact diameter verification, correct edge milling patterns, and evaluation of die-specific details. Official pieces exhibit crisp lettering in the Latin inscription GEORGIUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: and distinct laurel leaf hair details.

Historical gold coins are frequently presented within secure desktop display cabinets, framed archival mounts, or specialized velvet-lined collectors cases. Arranging coins inside shallow glazed table displays allows for protection while complementing library or study spaces.

Gold sovereigns should be stored in inert, PVC-free protective capsules to prevent environmental exposure and surface scratches. Coins should be handled exclusively by their edges using cotton gloves, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishing compounds that alter original surfaces.
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