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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 | 1906 SYDNEY MINT 22 Ct GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN KING EDWARD VII £ 949.18 |
 | 1916-S King George V Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 1,098.00 |
 | 1910 S Full Gold Sovereign NGC MS 62 - Australia Sydney King Edward VII £ 899.20 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin Head Shield Back (Sydney Mint) £ 960.40 |
 | 1912 SYDNEY MINT KING GEORGE V 22ct GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN £ 949.18 |
 | 1870 AUSTRALIA Victoria Full Sovereign Sydney Mint - Rare design £ 1,295.00 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) 22ct aUNC - Mint State £ 1,179.70 |
 | 1909-S Sydney Mint Gold Sovereign Edward VII 22ct British Empire Gold £ 1,077.69 |
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