1822 Gold Sovereign Laureate Head Graded NGC MS61
Obverse:
The King's bust to the left, laureate, tied with the loop at two ends, hair short and bare neck. B.P. in small letters below truncation standing for Benedetto Pistrucci. Obverse Legend: GEORGIUS IIII D:G:BRITANNIAR:REX F:D:
Reverse:
St George slaying the dragon now armed with a sword. The streamer is missing from the helmet and there is a difference in the arrangement of the cloak. The date is showing below the exergue line with the letters B.P. to the right, for Benedetto Pistrucci.
Condition:
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Graded by NGC International as Mint State 61. Weak or average strike with no trace of wear. More marks and/or multiple large abrasions. The equivalent of Almost Uncirculated in English grading terms.
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Reference: Marsh 6 | Mintage: 6,356,787 | Rating: Normal
Edge: Milled | Die Axis: Upright | Type: Uncirculated | Mint: London
Weight: 7.98g | Diameter: 22.05mm | Fineness: 22ct | Gold Content: 0.2354 troy oz
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