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£410
Est.
£410
- £460
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 43
Live bidding began
Aug 30, 2023 at 6 PM BST
Size
Specifications: 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. Legend: GEORGIUS V D.G. BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND: IMP: Reverse: St. George and the dragon with date below & the small letters B.P. to the right. 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 'Highrim' to distinguish them from the normal issue. This coin is is in Extremely Fine Condition. Edge: Milled.
Condition
Extremely Fine Condition
Signature
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