The 1917 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint - George VGold Sovereign minted by the Royal Mint in Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.
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 'M' indicating the Melbourne 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: 934,469 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1917. See Coins and Events of 1917
Monarch/Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1915 M Australia Melbourne Full Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 7.9881g NGC MS 63 £ 939.00 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Half Gold Sovereign Coin 4g £ 449.90 |
 | 1914 Half Sovereign Gold Bullion Coin - George V - 22ct - 3.99g £ 499.99 |
 | 1919-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,063.00 |
 | 1923-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,063.00 |
 | 1911 Gold Sovereign Coin Melbourne Mint £ 1,215.45 |
 | 1894 Queen Victoria Old ‘Veiled’ Head Australian 22ct Gold Full Sovereign £ 862.48 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
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