Lot 52
1925 GEORGE V 'HIGH RIM' GOLD SOVEREIGN MS65
Sold
£510
Est.
£450 - £500
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 19
Live bidding began Nov 21, 2021 at 2 PM GMT
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 NGC MS65
Condition
Graded by NGC MS65
Signature
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Quantity
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