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Lot 142:
Description
g George V (1910-36), gold Sovereign, 1912, bare head left, B.M. on truncation for engraver Bertram Mackennal, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:, rev. struck en médaille, St George slaying dragon right, WWP under lance, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue, 7.98g (Bentley 358; Hill 214; Bull EGC 1435; S.3996). Toned, some light marks, extremely fine.
Condition report:
Calendar Year Mintage 30,317,921 - the highest output for the denomination ever recorded thus far.The Latin legend translates as George the Fifth by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.
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