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1 Sovereign - George V Modified Effigy
| Gold (.9167) (91.67%Au, 8.33%Cu) | 7.99 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1929-1932 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (91.67%Au, 8.33%Cu) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#27532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
St George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue, mintmark under horse's hooves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SA B.P.
1932
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
For other mintmark/no mintmark varieties, see UK and Australia Sovereign issues.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1929-1932 South African George V Modified Effigy Sovereign is that it was the first coin to feature a modified portrait of King George V, with a more mature and realistic depiction of the king, unlike the previous coins that showed a more idealized version of him. This change in design was done to reflect the king's age and the changing times.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 SA | 12024107 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 SA | 10027756 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 SA | 8511792 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 SA | 1066680 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Modified Effigy) 1929-1932 coin.
