Issued in the midst of WWI, the 1917P Sovereign is a genuine artefact of Australia's Baptism of Fire - and is hotly pursued as a result.
Instantly recognisable across the globe, the gold sovereign boasts an enviable profile. Its popularity boomed following the Second World War, cementing its status as an international collector icon. Now in the centenary year of the Armistice, the gold sovereigns issued during WWI are even more highly desirable - and particularly hard to find. Macquarie Mint is delighted to have the opportunity to offer the King George V-era 1917P Sovereign, struck at the Perth Mint - complete with 'P' Mintmark - and in splendid aUnc-Unc condition!
Chances to secure WWI-era sovereigns in premium grade are rare - act now to secure this genuine relic of Australia's past.
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<li>Struck during Australia's Baptism of Fire.</li>
<li>A fiercely-contested collector's item at the centenary of WWI.</li>
<li>Struck by the Perth Mint - bears a 'P' for 'Perth' Mintmark!</li>
<li>In remarkable, as-struck aUnc-Unc condition!</li>
</ul> <p>Issued in the midst of WWI, the 1917P Sovereign is a genuine artefact of Australia's Baptism of Fire - and is hotly pursued as a result.</p>
<p>Instantly recognisable across the globe, the gold sovereign boasts an enviable profile. Its popularity boomed following the Second World War, cementing its status as an international collector icon. Now in the centenary year of the Armistice, the gold sovereigns issued during WWI are even more highly desirable - and particularly hard to find. Macquarie Mint is delighted to have the opportunity to offer the King George V-era 1917P Sovereign, struck at the Perth Mint - complete with 'P' Mintmark - and in splendid aUnc-Unc condition!</p>
<p>Chances to secure WWI-era sovereigns in premium grade are rare - act now to secure this genuine relic of Australia's past.</p>191700https://www.downies.com/media/catalog/product/a/w/aw099obv-18.jpgadd-to-cartmetal:Goldcountryofissue:AustraliaAustraliaGold1917Sovereign7.988191.67About Uncirculated to Uncirculated22.05Perth Mint