George IV half sovereign is a great and varied issue to collect. There were two different obverses and three different reverses used in the seven years of production. It is however expensive to obtain specimens in higher grades, especially the 1821 half sovereign as it was withdrawn due to its similar design to the sixpence of the same year. The first obverse was by Benedetto Pistrucci. The second obverse was designed by William Wyon, All three separate reverses were designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen. 1821-1828 Gold, 4 grams, 19mm Diameter |
GEORGE IV HALF SOVEREIGN 1821-1828 |
George IV Half Sovereign 1821 |
George IV Half Sovereign 1823-1825 |
George IV Half Sovereign 1826-1828 |