The First Modern Gold Sovereign in Proof-like Condition.
This coin was last sold at auction on the 7th June 2018 by Baldwins, who described it as '1817, laur. head r., rev. St. George and the dragon (S.3785), appears to be struck from proof dies, about mint state, rare'.
It was estimated to sell at between 3000-4000 GBP. The final hammer price was £3200. Including the 24% buyers premium, this would be £3968.
Spink reference number 3785.
The obverse of the 1817 proof like full sovereign features the Laureate Head of King George III.
St George and the Dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci.
The garter inscription on the St. George and the Dragon reverse reads:
Honi soit qui mal y pense
French for "Shame be to him who thinks evil of it". This is the motto of the Order of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry in the UK.
You can also read our blog about this inscription and its origin by clicking here.
Metal | Gold |
Weight / Size | Full |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.235 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
Date | 1817 |
Spink Reference | 3,785 |
Obverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
Issuing Monarch | George III (1760-1820) |
Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
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If you would like to read more about some of numismatics most engaging designs we recommend the below:
A Brief History of Coinage in Britain
Benedetto Pistrucci Engraver Of St. George And The Dragon
The Sovereign - Britain's Favourite Gold Coin
2017 Gold Proof Sovereign - The Reveal
2017 Sovereign - 200th Anniversary of the Modern Sovereign