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DI12077
George IV 1826 Sovereign bare head MS62, second year of the type
George IV (1820-30), gold Sovereign, 1826, second bare head left, date below neck, legend and toothed border surrounding, .GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, edge, milled, weight 8.00g (Schneider -; Bentley 19; Marsh 11; S.3801). Surface marks both sides, practically extremely fine, the date not present in the Schneider Collection, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS62, we note currently that a total of 188 examples of the 1826 Sovereign have been graded across both services of which only 18 pieces are finer.
NGC Certification 5880615-006
Calendar year mintage 5,724,046.
The Latin legend translates as "George the Fourth by the grace of God" on the obverse and on reverse as "King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith."
This was the second year for the bare head portrait of George IV coupled with the shield reverse design that lasted until the end of the reign.
Provenance: Ex Noble Investments plc, purchased Winter 2005.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.