British 1926 King George V Gold Sovereign Coin
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1926
This 1926 British gold sovereign coin features the effigy of King George V, representing a classic example of twentieth-century numismatic currency. Struck from 22-karat gold, the coin has an approximate weight of 7.98 grams.
The obverse depicts the profile portrait of King George V, surrounded by the traditional Latin legend denoting his titles as King and Emperor. The reverse design showcases the iconic imagery of Saint George slaying the dragon, an artistic composition created by the designer Bertram Mackennal. This bullion coinage type was widely distributed as part of the British monetary system during the reign of King George V. The coin exhibits a milled edge and is presented in its original metallic composition.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 7.98 grams
- Material
- 22K gold
Technical characteristics
- Denomination
- Sovereign
Design
- Obverse
- Portrait of King George V
- Reverse
- Saint George slaying a 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
- Bertram Mackennal
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