Description: 1923 Sovereigns Mintage Mintmark Mint Mintage L London None M Melbourne, Australia 511,129 P Perth, Australia 2,124,154 S Sydney, Australia 416,000 S.A. Pretoria, South Africa 584* Total 3,485,774 *Krause seems to suggest that the mintage is 64 for circulation issues and 655 for proof issues. Pretoria only 584. Many of these may have been melted down. The Pretoria mint in South Africa only came into production in 1923.Specifications for the Gold Sovereign Weight: 7.9881gDiameter: 22.05 mmThickness: 1.52 mmPurity: 22 carat = 91.67% (11/12ths gold1/12th copper. (Adding copper makes the coin more scratch and dent resistant)Gold Content: 113 grains = 7.3224 g = 0.2354 troy ounceFace value: £1 = 20 shillingsMonarch: George V One of the most ubiquitous of all coins and much sought after by both coin collectors and bullion investors.This specific coin has been graded and authenticated by the South African Numismatics Service (SANGS) which is a professional organization specializing in South African and world coins, as a Proof 62. This coin, if found, is currently selling at USD 14 300.00 ( see: https://www.bullionbypost.eu/gold-sovereign-specific-year/george-v-1911-1932/1923-gold-sovereign-king-george-v-sa/). This coin has been discounted by USD 800.00. Vintage proof sovereigns are immensely popular at the moment, with record prices for even the more common dates. The proof 1923 South African sovereign has not been immune to these price rises, and more so due to its rarity.Buyer pays for all shipping and insurance costs and is the buyers decision as to what shipping method must be used (dependent on availability) so it is recommended that the buyer contact the seller via email as the item is in South Africa. Shipping will only take place once there is bank confirmation in South Africa.
Price: 13500 USD
Location: Lady Grey
End Time: 2023-12-02T15:07:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 125 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Denomination: 1 Sovereign
Circulated/Uncirculated: Unknown
Composition: Gold
Year: 1923
Certification Number: 0043380/017
Mint: Pretoria
Fineness: 0.917
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: South Africa
Mint Mark: S.A.
Mintage: 655
Certification: SANGS