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1927 King George V South African Mint Gold Sovereign
With its combination of royal portraiture, iconic design, and South African mintmark, the 1927 Sovereign is a prized addition to any collection of historic gold coinage.
Key features:
- 22-carat (91.67% pure) gold
- Iconic St George and the Dragon reverse design
- Extremely Fine to Uncirculated quality
- South African Mint ‘SA’ mintmark
| SKU | 25Z03AAA |
South African Mint
The South African Mint was officially established in 1892 in Pretoria and has evolved from a colonial-era institution into a modern minting powerhouse serving both domestic and international markets. Opened under President Paul Kruger of the South African Republic, the mint began producing coins to support the booming gold economy. After the Second Boer War ended in 1902, British forces took control of the region, and coin production ceased temporarily. In 1923, the mint was re-established as a branch of The Royal Mint, continuing to produce British coinage, including gold sovereigns like the 1927 issue. In 1927, the Mint produced over 16 million sovereigns with the mint mark 'SA'.
Historic St George design
Available in Extremely Fine to Uncirculated condition, the coin’s reverse portrays Benedetto Pistrucci's classic design with the wyvern-like dragon being trampled by St George’s warhorse, along with the year of issue.
H.M. King George V effigy
The coin features a large, uncrowned bust of King George V facing left on its obverse, the portrait was designed by Edgar Bertram Mackennal, an Australian born in Melbourne 1863. The inscription reads 'GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN: REX F.D.IND:IMP:' meaning 'George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India'—a title held by British monarchs from Queen Victoria in 1876 until 1947.
Presentation packaging
Each coin is housed in an elegant black case and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Specifications
Year
1927
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 - Uncirculated
Effigy
Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal design of H.M. King George V
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