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½ Sovereign - George V
| Gold (.9167) (91.67%Au, 8.33%Cu) | 3.99 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1923-1926 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (91.67%Au, 8.33%Cu) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
St George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue, mintmark below horse's hooves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SA B.P.
1923
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
For issues with dates not listed or without/other letters, see Sovereign Coinage at Australia and UK.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1923-1926 George V ½ Sovereign from South Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1923, just a year after the establishment of the Union of South Africa, which united four colonies into a single state. The coin's mintage was also a significant event, as it marked the first time that a gold coin had been minted in South Africa. The coin's design features an image of King George V on one side and a springbok antelope on the other, which was a symbol of South Africa at the time. Despite its historical significance, the coin was not widely used in circulation and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 SA | 655 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 SA | 946615 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 SA | 808540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - George V 1923-1926 coin.
