1930 South Africa Gold Sovereign George V BU
Numismatic
1930 South Africa Gold Sovereign George V BU
Struck in the year 1930, this gold sovereign represents a fascinating chapter of coinage from South Africa. Minted at the Pretoria facility, the piece contains 0.2354 troy ounces of gold with a purity of 0.9167. This particular specimen survives in brilliant uncirculated condition, preserving its sharp details and original luster just as it looked when it left the coining press nearly a century ago. The obverse of the coin displays the portrait of King George V, surrounded by the traditional Latin inscriptions of his royal titles. On the reverse, viewers will find the famous depiction of Saint George on horseback, dynamic and powerful as he slays a mythical dragon. This reverse masterpiece was created by the artist Benedetto Pistrucci. A small SA mint mark on the coin identifies its Pretoria origin, distinguishing it within a total mintage of 10,028,000 pieces.
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Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 1930 |
| Mint mark | SA - Pretoria |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Sovereign |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2354 troy oz |
| Purity | .9167 |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
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