★ Graded PF66 Cameo NGC. ★

Great Britain, George V, 1910-1936. AV Proof 5 Pounds (5 Sovereigns), 1911, Royal mint, by Edgar Bertram MacKennal (obverse) and Benedetto Pistrucci (reverse), reeded edge, 36mm. GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:IND:IMP, uncrowned bust of King George V left, legend around and engraver’s initials ‘B.M.’ (Edgar Bertram MacKennal) in the cutting of the neck. 1911 / B.P., St. George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue and engraver’s initials ’B.P’ (Benedetto Pistrucci) to right of the date (KM822; S-3994; Fr. 402).

With a total mintage of only 2.812, any 5 pound of 1911 is considered a prize. This breathtaking example belongs in the elite category of coins taking position no 6 amongst a total of 340 coins graded by NGC. A truly spectacular specimen, even more as a Cameo with a total of only 85 coins graded Cameo by NGC.

One year type, part of a set struck to commemorate the King’s coronation in 1911.

Graded PF66 Cameo NGC.
Only 4 graded in higher grades by NGC.

Mintage of 2.812 pieces.