Description
The 1930 George V 1 Sovereign coin is a distinguished piece of British numismatic heritage, struck during the reign of King George V, who ruled from 1910 to 1936. This gold coin, composed of .916 fine gold with a weight of approximately 7.98 grams, making it an accessible yet valuable addition to coin collections and investment portfolios.
On the obverse side of the George V 1 Sovereign coin, a portrait of King George V is prominently displayed. The uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around, engraver’s initials on truncation. The surrounding inscription reads “GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP.,” which stands for “George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India,” signifying his extensive titles and realms.
The reverse of the coin features the iconic image of Saint George slaying the dragon, a design by Benedetto Pistrucci that has become synonymous with British gold coinage. This dramatic and detailed scene embodies themes of bravery and virtue.
The SA Mintage Mark denotes that this coin was minted in Pretoria, South Africa.
Please note: the coin shown is for reference only and may not be the exact coin you receive.
