1914 Great Britain Gold 1/2 Sovereign George V BU
Numismatic
1914 Great Britain Gold 1/2 Sovereign George V BU
Struck at The Royal Mint during the early years of King George V's reign, this 1914 gold half sovereign represents a classic era of British numismatics. The coin belongs to a series produced from 1911 to 1925, capturing a pivotal moment in global history just as the classic gold standard era was drawing to a close. With a mintage of 7,251,000 pieces, each coin is struck in 0.9167 fine gold, containing 0.1177 troy ounces of actual precious metal weight. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George V, surrounded by abbreviated Latin inscriptions that translate to his royal titles. On the reverse, the coin displays the iconic artistic creation of Benedetto Pistrucci, depicting Saint George on horseback in the midst of slaying a mythical dragon. This highly detailed battle scene, paired with the year 1914 inscribed at the base, remains one of the most recognizable and celebrated designs in the history of world coinage.
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Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 1914 |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 1/2 Sovereign |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.1177 troy oz |
| Purity | .9167 |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
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