1 Sovereign - George V Bombay mint

Name: 1 Sovereign - George V Bombay mint
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1918 Denom1 Sovereign Mintage1,296,033 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£780.17

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1918
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	1,296,033
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.990g
Diameter	22.0mm
Thickness	1.50mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right, date and

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2569

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £780.17

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