MS64 | George V (1910-36), gold Sovereign, 1916, bare head left, B.M. on truncation, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:, rev. St. George slaying dragon with sword, WWP under lance, plain ground-line, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue (Bentley 362; Marsh 218; S.3996). Toned, a few light surface marks, graded by PCGS as MS64, a scarce date with low mintage for the London Mint in World War I.
PCGS Certification 11860438
Calendar year mintage 1,554,120.
The Latin legends translates on obverse as "George the Fifth by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."
Provenance:
Ex London Coins, Auction 149, 6th June 2015, lot 2871.
Estimate: £350 - £450
Price realized | 600 GBP |
Starting price | 280 GBP |