George III, 1760-1820. Sovereign, 1820. Open 2.
 
1817 was the first year in which modern Sovereigns were issued as currency by Royal Proclamation on 1 July 1817, after the Guinea series ended in 1813. The Sovereign featured a new and iconic reverse design by renowned Italian engraver and medallist, Benedetto Pistrucci, which is still in use to this day.
 
Reference: S. 3785.
 
This an attractive example with nice lustre throughout and much eye appeal in the hand. Only with some light surface marks and signs of handling. A few small marks / scuffs to the neck and chin of King.