Issued in 1916, when Australian troops first fought on the Western Front, debuting at the tragic Battle of
Fromelles.
Struck in 22-carat gold at the Melbourne Mint – M mintmark.
Unites St George & the Dragon design with King George V portrait.
Premium grade – offered in strictly Uncirculated quality.
Presented in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Very scarce today, with so many coins melted for the gold.
Struck at the Melbourne Mint in the year that Australian troops first fought on the Western Front, making their debut at the Battle of Fromelles, the 1916M Gold Sovereign gives you the chance to create a powerful bond with those who served Australia with such distinction in “the war to end all wars”.
In part due to the low mintages, and the number melted for the gold – as well as the number shipped overseas to satisfy Australia’s massive war debt – all WWI sovereigns are scarce today. The difficulty in tracking down WWI dates is exacerbated by the fact that these coins are highly sought after as genuine artefacts of Australia’s Baptism of Fire. Offered in Uncirculated condition, this is an irresistible opportunity to add some premium grade Great War gold to your collection.
Uniting the timeless beauty of Pistrucci’s St George & the Dragon reverse with the distinguished features of King George V, each 1916M Gold Sovereign is set in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Click add to cart now!
Issued By
Melbourne Mint
Country of Issue
Australia
Year of Issue
1916
Denomination
Sovereign
Metal
Gold
Quality
Uncirculated
Diameter (mm)
22.05
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George V 1916M Gold Sovereign Uncirculated
$2,395.00 AUD
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Struck at the Melbourne Mint in the year that Australian troops first fought on the Western Front, making their debut at the Battle of Fromelles, the 1916M Gold Sovereign gives you the chance to create a powerful bond with those who served Australia with such distinction in “the war to end all wars”.
In part due to the low mintages, and the number melted for the gold – as well as the number shipped overseas to satisfy Australia’s massive war debt – all WWI sovereigns are scarce today. The difficulty in tracking down WWI dates is exacerbated by the fact that these coins are highly sought after as genuine artefacts of Australia’s Baptism of Fire. Offered in Uncirculated condition, this is an irresistible opportunity to add some premium grade Great War gold to your collection.
Uniting the timeless beauty of Pistrucci’s St George & the Dragon reverse with the distinguished features of King George V, each 1916M Gold Sovereign is set in a timber case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Click add to cart now!
