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1 Sovereign - George V Pattern
| Issuer | South Africa Mint |
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| Year | 1928 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Mint | Pretoria Mint |
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In 1928, the newly established Pretoria Mint was preparing to strike gold Sovereigns for the first time under its own authority, having previously operated as a branch of the Royal Mint. Trial pieces in bronze were struck to test dies and adjust machinery before committing to gold production. This piece is one of those working patterns — functional in purpose, not intended for display or presentation.
Pretoria's first circulating Sovereigns entered production that same year, making this pattern contemporary with the actual issue it preceded.