1926 British Gold Sovereign Coin George V
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1926
This 1926 British gold sovereign coin features the monarch George V. Struck in gold, the coin has an approximate weight of 7.95 grams and is tested to be approximately 21.5 karat gold.
The obverse of the coin depicts the portrait profile of George V. The reverse design features the traditional motif of St. George and the Dragon. The listing notes that the coin originates from the Perth mint, although it is titled as a South African issue. The sovereign is a classic denomination in the British coinage system, characterized by its consistent weight and precious metal content. This specific piece represents the coinage issued during the reign of George V, which was produced at various mints across the British Empire during the early 20th century.
The obverse features the standard legend associated with the King's titles in Latin. This type of coin was utilized as both a currency piece and a store of value, remaining a staple of numismatic interest due to its historical significance and gold composition.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- approx 7.95 grams
- Material
- approx 21.5K gold
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Perth
Design
- Obverse
- George V head
- Reverse
- St. George and the Dragon
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Perth Mint
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