1 Sovereign - George V

Features

Country	United Kingdom
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1911-1925
Value	1 Sovereign = 20 Shillings (1)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.99 g
Diameter	22 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
References	KM# 820, Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Michael, Thomas & Tracy L. Schmidt; 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Michael, Thomas (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Schmidt, Tracy L. (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Sp# 3996 Emma Howard (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Pre-Decimal Issues (55^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667536. Geoff Kitchen (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Decimal Issues (6^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667215.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.

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

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.

Note: mintmark varieties exist (see below)

Lettering:
1911
B.P.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Comments

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).

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 SA below horse's right rear hoof, see South Africa Sovereign Coinage (Pretoria 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.

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Date	Mintage	VF	XF	UNC	Frequency
1911	30,044,000	371.09	371.09	303.91	35%
1911	3,764				0.9%	Proof
1912	30,318,000	305.86	355.89		32%
1913	24,540,000		371.09		27%
1914	11,501,000				10%
1915	20,295,000				12%
1916	1,554,000				5%
1917	1,014,999				7%
1925	4,406,000				18%

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