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) £ 1,076.00 |
 | 1916M George V Gold Sovereign - PCGS MS63 Choice Uncirculated £ 934.90 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 995.00 |
 | Edward VII 1903(s) Gold Half Sovereign (Sydney mint) £ 475.00 |
 | 1892 Victoria Gold Half Sovereign | Jubilee Head | Shield Back | London Mint £ 465.00 |
 | 1889 Gold Sovereign - Victoria Jubilee Head - S £ 1,021.24 |
 | Australia. 1916 Sydney - Half Sovereign.. Near Full Lustre - gEF/aUNC £ 735.81 |
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