The 1916 Gold Sovereign. Sydney Mint. George VGold Sovereign minted by the Royal Mint in New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. SCBC: 4003.
The Reverse, by Benedetto Pistrucci, shows St George on horseback slaying the Dragon with a sword. On the floor to the left is a broken spear from an earlier attack. Just above the date is the letter 'S' indicating the Sydney mint. Artist's initials (B.P.) to the right.
The Obverse, by Sir Bertram Mackennal, is a portrait of King George V facing left. Legend is GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN:REX F.D. IND:IMP:. Artist's initials (B.M.) on the neck.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,242,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Sydney Mint
Minted in 1916
Monarch/Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
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Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1916-S King George V Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 988.00 |
 | 22ct Gold Full Sovereign 1916 King George V £ 843.10 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin, George V, 22 CT gold £ 389.20 |
 | 1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 919.60 |
 | 1876 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 987.00 |
 | 1873 Full Sovereign, Sydney Mint Young Victoria Gold Full Sovereign £ 883.90 |
 | 1871 Queen Victoria Shield back Young Head Gold Sovereign 22ct - Clean Coin £ 1,245.00 |
 | 1887 Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign – Sydney Mint – St George Reverse £ 1,077.70 |
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