1 Sovereign - George V Modified Effigy

1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy) - obverse1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy) - reverse

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Features

Issuer South Africa
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1929-1932
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 Yes
Number
N#
27532
References KM# A22,
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# S344-347
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

NOTE: slightly smaller portrait

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
1932

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments

For other mintmark/no mintmark varieties, see UK and Australia Sovereign issues.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1929 SA Photo 12 024 000 $ 440 $ 510 34% Hern#S344
1930 SA Photo 10 028 000 $ 270 $ 450 $ 510 $ 510 31% Hern#S345
1931 SA Photo 8 512 000 $ 440 $ 450 $ 530 47% Hern#S346
1932 SA Photo 1 067 000 $ 450 $ 700 14% Hern#S347

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Numista Rarity index: 40 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 521.57 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)
Heritage Auctions
2024 March 24 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61367
Lot 24263
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2024 1929 SA – Hern#S344 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 540.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232412
Lot 63461
Internet Archive
14 Mar 2024 1929 SA – Hern#S344 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 564.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232411
Lot 62361
Internet Archive
7 Mar 2024 1929 SA – Hern#S344 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 564.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232410
Lot 61317
Internet Archive
29 Feb 2024 1929 SA – Hern#S344 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232409
Lot 65397
Internet Archive
22 Feb 2024 1929 SA – Hern#S344 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 516.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232408
Lot 64388
Internet Archive
15 Feb 2024 1929 SA – Hern#S344 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 540.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232407
Lot 63386
Internet Archive
8 Feb 2024 1929 SA – Hern#S344 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232406
Lot 62343
Internet Archive
1 Feb 2024 1929 SA – Hern#S344 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232406
Lot 62344
Internet Archive
1 Feb 2024 1929 SA – Hern#S344 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Sovereign - George V (Modified Effigy)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232405
Lot 61401
Internet Archive
25 Jan 2024 1929 SA – Hern#S344 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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