1916 Gold Sovereign Sydney George V
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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.
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1916 Gold Sovereign Sydney George V
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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.
1902 Half-Sovereign – Edward VII
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The 1902 Gold Half-Sovereign is the first of the reign of King Edward VII. The reverse designer's initials (BP - Benedetto Pistrucci) do not appear in the exergue of the 1902 but were added in 1904.
List of Elizabeth II Sovereigns
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A List of Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns. Description, history and lots more information especially for coin collectors and investors.
1912 Gold Sovereign Melbourne
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In 1912 Sovereigns were minted in London, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Just above the date is a small 'M' showing this coin was produced at the Melbourne Mint.
1829 Gold Sovereign
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The 1829 Gold Sovereign of King George IV. Note the spelling on the legend as GEORGIUS IV, unlike previous coins which used George IIII.
2022 Piedfort Gold Sovereign Proof – Elizabeth II
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The 2022 Gold Sovereign Piedfort version is twice the weight (15.98g) and about twice the thickness of the standard 2022 gold sovereign.
1924 Gold Sovereign Sydney – George V
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Gold Sovereign minted at the Royal Mint Sydney Branch in 1924. With a mintage of only 394,000 the 1924 Sovereign usually sells at a premium price.
Gold £5 Coin or Gold Crown?
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There are two basic types of Gold Five Pound (£5) Coins - the Gold £5 (Quintuple Sovereign) and the Gold Crown. Here is the difference, how they came about and how to tell them apart.
2023 Gold Sovereign Coronation of King Charles III
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Proof Gold Sovereign released to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III which took place on 6 May 2023.
2024 Gold Sovereign Proof – Charles III
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The first definitive gold sovereign of King Charles III, which pairs the King's portrait with the famous Benedetto Pistrucci depiction of St George and the Dragon.