The History of King George III

History of King George III Born George William Frederick in London in 1738, King George III was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 and King of Hanover from 1814 until his death in 1820. He lived and ruled longer than any other English or British king and this year marks the 200th [...]

King George III Gold Sovereign 1817-1820

  • The very first sovereign to depict St George slaying the dragon
  • Only struck for four years – 1817 to 1820
  • Features portrait of King George III by acclaimed designer Benedetto Pistrucci
  • Struck by British Royal Mint

The 2026 Year of Three Kings Gold Deluxe Sovereign Proof Set

  • Featuring the portrait of our current king, Charles III, it is the first sovereign series of its kind ever to feature FOUR different British kings.
  • Limited to only 325 worldwide!
  • Comes in a luxury presentation case with a numbered plaque and Certificate of Authenticity.  You will be issued with the lowest number available
  • Exclusive to Hattons of London
  • The one eighth and quarter sovereigns are not available individually but are included in this set
  • VAT exempt

The 2026 Year of Three Kings Gold Double Sovereign

  • Featuring the portrait of our current king, Charles III, and all three Kings of 1936. King George V, King Edward VIII, and King George VI – each facing in the same direction, with the Imperial Crown beneath them.
  • Limited to just 99 worldwide!
  • Exclusive to Hattons of London
  • VAT exempt