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1916 King George V Perth Mint Gold Sovereign
With just over four million produced, 1916 Perth Mint sovereigns are classified as 'scarce' and are extremely rare in 'Extremely Fine' to 'about Uncirculated' condition.
Key features:
- 22-carat (91.67% pure) gold
- Iconic St George and the Dragon reverse design
- Extremely Fine to about Uncirculated condition
- Perth Mint 'P' mintmark
- Prestigious timber case
SKU | 16Y89DAA |
The end of an era
Struck in 1916 at The Perth Mint in a comparatively low number, this Gold Sovereign is available in lustrous 'uncirculated' condition.
Struck from 7.98 grams of 22-carat gold and measuring 22.05mm in diameter, they are considered among the last true circulation sovereigns. Shortly after they were struck the global economic crisis brought about by World War I sounded the death knell for gold as a circulating medium.
Iconic St George and the Dragon reverse design
The reverse of each coin portrays Benedetto Pistrucci's classic St George and the dragon design. The obverse of each sovereign depicts the original portrait of King George V which was represented from 1911 to 1928.
Presentation packaging
The 1916 King George V Perth Mint Gold Sovereign is housed in a lavish ebony timber case with a certificate of authenticity.
Specifications
Year
1916
Metal
Gold
Gold Content (Troy oz)
0.2354
Fineness (% purity)
91.67
Minimum Gross Weight (g)
7.988
Maximum Diameter (mm)
22.05
Grade
Extremely Fine - about Uncirulated
Effigy
Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal design of H.M. King George V
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