Lot 13
1925 GEORGE V LONDON MINT HIGH RIM GOLD SOVEREIGN MS64+
Sold
£400
Est.
£420 - £500
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 16
Live bidding began Aug 29, 2021 at 3 PM BST
Size
Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g, 22ct Gold
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: King George V 1925 High Rim 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 with 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. Edge: Milled. Graded by PCGS MS64+
Condition
Graded by PCGS MS64+
Signature
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