1 Sovereign - George V

Features

Issuer South Africa
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1923-1928
Value 1 Sovereign
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 7.99 g
Diameter 22.0 mm
Thickness 1.55 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 March 1961
Number
N#
11043
References KM# 21,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Hern# S338-343
Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th edition). Gary Levitan, Ferndale, South Africa.

Obverse

King George V bare head left, legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:
B.M.

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

St George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue, mintmark under horse's hooves

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SA BP
1927

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Mint

SA Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902; 1923-1992)

Comments

Similar to UK type KM#820 but struck in Pretoria, South Africa mint.

For issues with mintmark M, P or S below horse's right rear hoof, see Australia Sovereign Coinage (M = Melbourne mint, P = Perth mint, S = Sydney mint).

For issues with mintmark I below horse's right rear hoof, see India (British) Sovereign Coinage (Bombay mint).

Issues with mintmark C below horse's right rear hoof were struck at the Ottawa mint under authority and instruction of the Royal Mint, London, and can be found listed under the UK.

For issues without mintmark below horse's right rear hoof, see United Kingdom

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1923 SA Photo 64 3% Hern#S338
1923 SA Photo 655 $ 3900 4% Hern#S338; Proof
1924 SA Photo 3 184 3% Hern#S339
1925 SA Photo 6 086 000 $ 320 $ 470 $ 470 $ 530 22% Hern#S340
1926 SA Photo 11 108 000 $ 440 $ 460 $ 510 25% Hern#S341
1927 SA Photo 16 379 999 $ 430 $ 450 $ 520 43% Hern#S342
1928 SA Photo 18 235 000 $ 410 $ 460 $ 460 $ 540 37% Hern#S343

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Bullion value: USD 521.09 Search tips
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Examples of the type

© DGM Electrical Contractors
1927 SA – Hern#S342 (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V
Heritage Auctions
2020 May 17 The Caranett Collection of Sovereigns - #1 PCGS Registry Sets World Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61156
Lot 99275
Internet Archive
17 May 2020 1923 SA – Hern#S338 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 52 800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V
Heritage Auctions
2024 March 24 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61367
Lot 24260
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2024 1923 SA – Hern#S338; Proof UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 4320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 30343
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1923 SA – Hern#S338; Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 34358
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1923 SA – Hern#S338; Proof UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 4080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 33212
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1923 SA – Hern#S338; Proof UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 3840.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V
Heritage Auctions
2020 April 24 - 27 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3083
Lot 30596
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2020 1923 SA – Hern#S338; Proof UNC
(NGC PR63)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V
Heritage Auctions
2020 April 24 - 27 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3083
Lot 30595
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2020 1923 SA – Hern#S338; Proof UNC
(NGC PR65)
USD 4560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 34773
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1923 SA – Hern#S338; Proof UNC
(NGC PR63)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 31843
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1923 SA – Hern#S338; Proof UNC
(NGC PR63)
USD 4080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George VPicture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 34359
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1924 SA – Hern#S339 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 6600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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