Canada, George V (1910-36), gold Sovereign, 1911, Ottawa mint, bare head left, B.M. on truncation for engraver Bertram Mackennal, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:, rev. St. George and the Dragon right, WWP under broken lance for Master of the Mint William Wellesley Pole, mint letter C on groundline, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, edge milled, 7.98g (Bentley 884; Marsh 221; S.3997). Some nicks and bagmarks, particularly on the obverse, otherwise almost extremely fine.
Calendar year mintage 256,946.
The Latin legend translates as "George the Fifth by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."
Estimate: £ 340 - 500
Price realized | 330 GBP |
Starting price | 340 GBP |
Estimate | 340 GBP |