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© Museum Victoria
1 Sovereign - George V Enhanced portrait
| Gold (.917) | 7.98 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1929-1931 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#115428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
St.George slaying a dragon
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M
1930 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mint marks are located on the ground on the reverse.Interesting fact
The 1929-1931 George V Enhanced Portrait Sovereign coin from Australia was the first coin to feature a portrait of the King that was designed specifically for the Australian currency. The coin's designer, Edgar Bertram MacKennal, created a unique and distinctive portrait of King George V, which was different from the traditional effigy used on British coins. This made the coin stand out and gave it a unique identity as an Australian coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 M | 436000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 P | 1606000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 M | 77000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 P | 1915000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 M | 57000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 P | 1173000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Enhanced portrait) 1929-1931 coin.
