1 Sovereign - George V

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1911-1925
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sovereign
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight7.99 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Edgar Bertram MacKennal
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#820, Sp#3996
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS 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)
Reverse descriptionSt George riding horse, facing right, wearing helmet and cape, holding sword in right hand, slaying dragon below, date and designer`s initials in exergue.  Note: mintmark varieties exist (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1925 B.P.
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1911  - - 30 044 000
1911  - Proof - 3 764
1912  - - 30 318 000
1913  - - 24 540 000
1914  - - 11 501 000
1915  - - 20 295 000
1916  - - 1 554 000
1917  - - 1 014 999
1925  - - 4 406 000
Catalog ID5155605230
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