1 Sovereign - George V Bombay mint

€46,001.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1918
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sovereign
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight7.99 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3998
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 slaying the dragon right, date and engraver`s initials in exergue.  Note: I mintmark central to the ground below horse`s right rear hoof
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringI 1918 B.P.
EdgeReeded
MintI
Mumbai / Bombay, India(1829-date)
Mintage1918 I - - 1 296 033
Catalog ID5094219330
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