A Tale of Valour: St. George and the Dragon on Gold Sovereign Coins

Introduction:

Embedded in the golden annals of numismatic history is a tale of valour that unfolds on the surface of gold sovereign coins. The timeless motif of St. George and the Dragon has adorned these regal coins, transcending centuries with its symbolism and artistry. Join us as we journey through the captivating history of this iconic motif and its enduring presence on gold sovereign coins.

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A Discussion with Jody Clark

A conversation with Jody Clark

For the third time, British master of coin design Jody Clark has reworked the classical St George and the dragon design for us here at Hattons of London, featuring on our latest release; The 2023 Prince George’s 10th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range.

The tale of St George has a long association with the monarch, and also with the gold sovereign coin series. We spoke with Jody Clark about what it was like to create this new rendition of St George slaying the dragon…

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The 2023 Prince George 10th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range

2023 Prince George's 10th Birthday One Eighth Sovereign

This is an incredibly significant year in British history: not only have we celebrated the coronation of a new monarch, the first in over seventy years, but we also celebrate the milestone 10th birthday of HRH Prince George, second in line to the throne and grandson of King Charles III! Prince George of Wales is the future of our monarchy and we are starting to see more of him, and get to know his cheeky personality, at major royal events.

A new series of sovereign coins has been produced to celebrate Prince George’s 10th birthday. These are the first ten-sided sovereign coins ever, in tribute to the young prince’s 10th birthday. This is more technically demanding than the usual circular shape, taking skill and precision to achieve, and this unique feature is a world-first on gold sovereign coins. Introducing the 2023 Prince George 10th Birthday Gold Sovereign Range, and in particular, the one-eighth sovereign…

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