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Historic 1917 sovereigns

Issued in the 100th anniversary year of Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George and the dragon design, Australia’s 1917 Sovereigns represent a major landmark in the long history of ‘the world’s most famous gold coin’.

Struck from 7.98 grams of 22 carat gold and measuring 21.5mm in diameter, each coin is a genuine sovereign minted during the First World War and available in 'uncirculated' condition.

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Iconic design

The reverse features the classic Benedetto Pistrucci design with St George on his warhorse slaying a wyvern-like dragon. On the obverse is an uncrowned bust of King George V facing left.

Presentation packaging

Each coin is housed in an elegant black timber case with a certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Specifications

Year

1917

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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