1 Sovereign - Edward VIII

Name: 1 Sovereign - Edward VIII
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1936 Denom1 Sovereign MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.375) Melt ~£597.87

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1936
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	Yes
Composition	Gold (.375)
Weight	6.120g
Diameter	22.0mm
Thickness	1.50mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Head of Edward VIII facing left. Script: Latin

Reverse

The reverse has a St George slaying the dragon, with a passable likeness to the Pistrucci original, and the date in the exergue: 1936 Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.1968

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £597.87

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