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Lot 171:
Description
g George V (1910-36), gold Half Sovereign, 1912, bare head left, BM on truncation for engraver Bertram Mackennal, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:, rev. St. George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, 3.98g (Hill 527; Bull EGC 1445; MCE 648; S.4006). Handling marks and light weak with some dirt and tone spots, obverse once cleaned, almost very fine.
Condition report:
The Latin legend translates as George the Fifth by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.
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