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1 Sovereign - George V
| Gold (.9167) | 7.99 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1911-1925 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
St George riding horse, facing right, wearing helmet and cape, holding sword in right hand, slaying dragon below, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Note: mintmark varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1925 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of a sovereign was 160/623 troy ounce (123.3 grains). The pure gold content was 113 1/623 grains (7.3224 g).Mintmark varieties (appears on central ground below horse's right rear hoof) - see links below:
C Sp#3997 (1911-19) - struck at the Ottawa mint, Canada
I Sp#3998 (1918 only) - struck at the Mumbai / Bombay mint, India
M KM#29/32 (1911-31) - struck at the Melbourne mint, Australia
P KM#29/32 (1911-31) - struck at the Perth mint, Australia
S KM#29/32 (1911-26) - struck at the Sydney mint, Australia
SA KM#21 (1923-28) - struck at the Pretoria mint, South Africa
Interesting fact
The 1911-1925 George V Gold Sovereign coin features a unique design element - the reverse side depicts a rendition of St. George slaying a dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci, an Italian engraver. This design has been a distinctive feature of the Sovereign coin since its inception in 1817 and has become synonymous with the coin's identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 3764 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 | 30318000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 | 24540000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 11501000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | 20295000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 1554000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 1014999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 4406000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - George V 1911-1925 coin.
