Lot 21
1925 GEORGE V 'HIGH RIM' LONDON MINT GOLD SOVEREIGN MS66
Sold
£485
Est.
£500 - £550
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 40
Live bidding began Jun 29, 2023 at 6:30 PM BST
Size
Specifications: Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g & 22ct Gold
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1910-1936) King George V 1925 High Rim 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 MS66
Signature
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