Issued in 1918, the final year of the First World War.
Struck in 22-carat gold at the Sydney Mint – S mintmark.
Unites St George & the Dragon design with portrait of George V.
Offered in premium grade Extremely Fine condition.
Presented in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Very scarce today, with so many coins melted for the gold.
Specifications
Metal
Gold
Country of Issue
Australia
Denomination
Sovereign
Issued By
Sydney Mint
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George V 1918S Gold Sovereign Extremely Fine
$2,195.00 AUD
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The sovereigns struck from 1914 to 1918 enable the collector to create a powerful connection with those who served Australia in “the war to end all wars”. Struck at the Sydney Mint in the year the guns finally fell silent after four years of slaughter, we have a tiny number of 1918S Gold Sovereigns available.
Uniting Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George & the Dragon reverse motif with the noble portrait of King George V, all First World War sovereigns are scarce today. This is in part due to the low mintages, and the number melted for the gold in the 100+ years since struck – plus those sent overseas to pay off debt after WWI. The difficulty in tracking down WWI dates can also be attributed to the ongoing demand for genuine artefacts of Australia’s Baptism of Fire in WWI.
Offered in premium grade Extremely Fine condition, each 1918S Gold Sovereign is set in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Click add to cart now!
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George V 1918S Gold Sovereign Extremely Fine
$2,195.00 AUD
Unit price /
Unavailable
Issued By
Sydney Mint
Country of Issue
Australia
Year of Issue
1918
Denomination
Sovereign
Grade
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Metal
Gold
Quality
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Dimensions
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Mintage
3,710,000
Diameter (mm)
22.05
Brand
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ETA
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The sovereigns struck from 1914 to 1918 enable the collector to create a powerful connection with those who served Australia in “the war to end all wars”. Struck at the Sydney Mint in the year the guns finally fell silent after four years of slaughter, we have a tiny number of 1918S Gold Sovereigns available.
Uniting Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George & the Dragon reverse motif with the noble portrait of King George V, all First World War sovereigns are scarce today. This is in part due to the low mintages, and the number melted for the gold in the 100+ years since struck – plus those sent overseas to pay off debt after WWI. The difficulty in tracking down WWI dates can also be attributed to the ongoing demand for genuine artefacts of Australia’s Baptism of Fire in WWI.
Offered in premium grade Extremely Fine condition, each 1918S Gold Sovereign is set in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Click add to cart now!
