Description: Australia 1915 King George V Gold Half Sovereign, Sydney Mint. A collectable gold half sovereign of king George the Fifth, dated 1915. This coin shows a tiny ’S’ mint mark indicating that it was struck at the Sydney Mint. The mint mark is located to the reverse on the ground beneath the cowering dragon, crushed beneath the hooves of a horse ridden by Saint George. This instantly recognisable design by Benedetto Pistrucci was crafted for the first modern Sovereigns, issued in 1817. The obverse shows a bare head portrait of George V, facing left by the engraver Edgar Bertram Mackennal, the Australian sculptor and medallist, much admired by King George. George V came to the throne in May 1910 on the death of his father, Edward VII, and was crowned in June 1911, the same year his first Sovereigns were struck in the UK and Australia. The Sydney Mint - opened in 1854 - would close in 1927 though other Australian branch mints in Melbourne and Perth would continue to operate. The coin pictured is the coin you will receive. Please see photos for the coins condition and any cosmetic flaws. Please view pictures to judge the condition of the items for your self as each person has a different interpretation of the grade of an item. SHIPPING: This coin will be sent via tracked post. We are happy to combine postage, and we will update your invoice as soon as possible. We can ship internationally but buyer will be responsible for any additional fees and/or taxes etc. Ask us any questions through eBay message system, and we answer as soon as possible. Thanks for viewing!
Price: 950 AUD
Location: Killara, NSW
End Time: 2024-11-18T11:14:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.1 AUD
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Coin Type: Pre-Decimal
Composition: Gold
Year: 1915
Era: 1900s
Country: Australia
Region of Origin: Australia
