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£460
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Coins of the Realm Auction 36
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Mar 26, 2023 at 6:30 PM BST
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 GEORGIVS 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 MS64
Condition
Graded by NGC MS64
Signature
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