Lot 11
1925 GEORGE V 'HIGH RIM' LONDON MINT GOLD SOVEREIGN
Sold
£380
Est.
£370 - £390
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 11
Live bidding began Mar 13, 2021 at 1 PM GMT
Size
Specifications: Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g & 22ct Gold
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: King George V 1925 High Rim London Mint Gold Sovereign. Obverse: King George V Bare Head. Lettering GEORGIUS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP: Reverse: St. George and the dragon date below with B.P. to the right of the date. In 1940 Great Britain was fighting for her freedom and gold Sovereigns were needed for Special Agents and Airmen shot down behind enemy lines. The Royal Mint and the Government secretly agreed to strike Sovereigns for those Agents and Servicemen. All Coins were dated 1925 with a special 'High Rim' to distinguish them from the normal issue. This coin is is in Extremely Fine Condition. Edge: Milled. Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g, 22ct Gold.
Condition
Extremely Fine Condition
Signature
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