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Great Britain / United Kingdom - 1 Sovereign 1911 - VF-XF - George V - Gold 916, 7.98g, 22mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Mintage: 256,946 coins General Description: The Great Britain 1 Sovereign 1911 is an excellent example from the early years of George V's reign. Graded VF-XF, the coin displays a high level of detail with minimal wear, reflecting the quality craftsmanship of the period. Struck in Gold 916, this coin has a 7.98g weight and a 22mm diameter, making it a substantial and attractive coin for collectors. On the obverse, the coin features a portrait of George V by Bertram Mackennal, with the Latin inscription, ”GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP.” (George V, by the grace of God, King of all Britain, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India). The reverse features the St. George and the Dragon design by Bertel Thorvaldsen, a symbol of British strength and valor. Front: The obverse shows George V's portrait, crowned and facing left, with the inscription ”GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP.” (George V, by the grace of God, King of all Britain, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India). Back: The reverse features St. George and the Dragon, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen, with the year 1911 and the inscription ”ONE SOVEREIGN.”