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Great Britain / United Kingdom - 1 Sovereign 1913 - VF-XF - George V - Gold 916, 7.98g, 22mm - Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Mintage: 24,540,000 coins General Description: The Great Britain 1 Sovereign 1913 is an iconic coin from the reign of George V, graded VF-XF. This coin shows excellent detail with only light signs of wear, making it a beautiful example of a 1913 sovereign. Struck in Gold 916, it has a 7.98g weight and a 22mm diameter, a popular choice for collectors of British numismatic history. On the obverse, the coin features the iconic portrait of George V by Bertram Mackennal, surrounded by 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). The reverse displays St. George slaying the dragon, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen, an enduring symbol of British heritage and power. Front: The obverse features the portrait of George V, 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 shows St. George and the Dragon, a design by Bertel Thorvaldsen, with the inscription ”ONE SOVEREIGN” and the year 1913.