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1 Sovereign - George V Ottawa mint
| Gold (.9167) | 7.99 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1911-1919 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#22059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.
Note: C mintmark central to the ground below horse's right rear hoof
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1917
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Ottawa mint opened in 1908 and produced gold Sovereigns under request from the Royal Mint, London, using gold mined in British Columbia and the Yukon. Coins made at this mint bear the letter C for Canada but production was limited; by the time the mint ceased production of sovereigns in 1919, there had been only 628,150 struck, mostly for export purposes. The Ottawa mint became the Royal Canadian Mint in 1931.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).
Listed in Krause & Mischler SCWC (1901-2000) Canada KM#20
Interesting fact
The 1 Sovereign - George V (Ottawa mint) 1911-1919 coin from the United Kingdom has a unique feature - it has a small "C" mintmark on the reverse side, indicating that it was minted at the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint in Canada. This makes it a rare and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 C | 256946 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 C | 3715 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 C | 14871 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 C | 6111 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 C | 58845 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 C | 106570 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 C | 135889 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Ottawa mint) 1911-1919 coin.
