The 1817 George III Gold Sovereign marks the very beginning of the modern sovereign series, making it a landmark coin in British numismatic history. Struck at the Royal Mint, it was the first to feature Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic design of St George slaying the dragon — an image that remains central to sovereigns today.

Containing nearly a quarter ounce of gold, the coin represented Britain’s post-Napoleonic return to the gold standard and the rebirth of confidence in British currency. With its elegant classical artistry and historical significance, the 1817 Sovereign stands as the cornerstone of over two centuries of sovereign coinage.

Grade: good Fine (previously polished)