Downies is delighted to offer the historic 1914 Sovereign in splendid EF-aUnc! Struck at the outbreak of WWI, Gold Sovereigns of this date allow the collector to forge a unique connection with Australia's 'Baptism of Fire'.
The 1914 Sovereign holds tremendous visual appeal, uniting the timeless beauty of Pistrucci's St George & the Dragon reverse with the distinguished features of King George V. But that is not the only reason that this key date is scarce today. Whilst in part due to the low mintages, and the number melted for the gold in the century since struck, the difficulty in tracking down this date is largely due to the fact that these coins are inextricably linked with Australia's WWI experience.
Struck at either the Melbourne, Sydney or Perth branches of the Melbourne Mint, demand for 1914 sovereigns during the recent Centenary of WWI has naturally been extremely strong. These Mintmarked sovereign issues are harder to track down than ever before.
Bearing a Mintmark of our choice and dazzling in premium grade, your new sovereign is set in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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https://www.downies.com/1914-sovereign-ef-about-uncirculated82171914 Sovereign EF-About Uncirculatedhttps://www.downies.com/media/catalog/product/1/7/17894rev-18.jpg14951495AUDOutOfStock/Coins/Origins/Sovereigns/Sovereigns343<ul><li>A genuine artefact of Australia's WWI experience.</li><li>Struck at the beginning of the First Great War.</li><li>Comprises a 1914 Sovereign from either the Sydney, Melbourne or Perth branches of the Royal Mint.</li><li>In splendid EF-aUnc Condition!</li><li>Presented in a prestigious timber case with a Certificate.</li></ul> <p>Downies is delighted to offer the historic 1914 Sovereign in splendid EF-aUnc! Struck at the outbreak of WWI, Gold Sovereigns of this date allow the collector to forge a unique connection with Australia's 'Baptism of Fire'. </p> <p>The 1914 Sovereign holds tremendous visual appeal, uniting the timeless beauty of Pistrucci's St George & the Dragon reverse with the distinguished features of King George V. But that is not the only reason that this key date is scarce today. Whilst in part due to the low mintages, and the number melted for the gold in the century since struck, the difficulty in tracking down this date is largely due to the fact that these coins are inextricably linked with Australia's WWI experience. </p> <p>Struck at either the Melbourne, Sydney or Perth branches of the Melbourne Mint, demand for 1914 sovereigns during the recent Centenary of WWI has naturally been extremely strong. These Mintmarked sovereign issues are harder to track down than ever before.</p> <p>Bearing a Mintmark of our choice and dazzling in premium grade, your new sovereign is set in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity.</p>AUD00https://www.downies.com/media/catalog/product/1/7/17933obv-18.jpgadd-to-cart
