Summary
Sovereign, Issued by South Africa, 1932
Minted by Pretoria Branch of the Royal Mint, South Africa
Other Details: One of last sovereigns struck at Pretoria, this coins was presented to the Melbourne Branch of the Royal Mint
Obverse Description
Bare head of George V facing left; around, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F:D: IND: IMP:
Reverse Description
Equestrian figure of St. George attacking a dragon with a sword; below, 1932 and the tiny letters SA at the middle of the ground line
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
This was the last issue of Imperial sovereigns other than for commemorative or collector purposes.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1932 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Artist
Benedetto Pistrucci - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1816
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.987 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#22
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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