The 1917 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint - George VGold Sovereign minted by the Royal Mint in Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.
The Reverse, by Benedetto Pistrucci, shows St George on horseback slaying the Dragon with a sword. On the floor to the left is a broken spear from an earlier attack. Just above the date is the letter 'M' indicating the Melbourne mint. Artist's initials (B.P.) to the right.
The Obverse, by Sir Bertram Mackennal, is a portrait of King George V facing left. Legend is GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN:REX F.D. IND:IMP:. Artist's initials (B.M.) on the neck.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 934,469 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1917
Monarch/Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1926-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,331.00 |
 | 1895m Gold Victoria Full Sovereign Coin, Melbourne Mint, Veiled Head £ 1,077.70 |
 | 1912-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,157.00 |
 | 1875 M, Melbourne Mint Victoria young head gold sovereign £ 1,047.10 |
 | 1919-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,181.00 |
 | 1913-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,157.00 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1917 M MELBOURNE GOLD SOVEREIGN RARE KEY DATE LOW MINT UNC #01 £ 1,581.87 |
 | Half Sovereign Victoria Jubilee Head 1897 Gold Sovereign Coin £ 975.70 |
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