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MS 62 | AUSTRALIA. George V, 1910-36.
Gold sovereign, 1920 M. Melbourne.
A low mintage, rare date from Melbourne mint. As the Western world discontinued gold convertibility due to WWI, many rare dates were created in Australia where sovereigns were still produced in small numbers. Large parts of some mintages were melted and used to pay off war debts, typically to the United States.
Bare head left, B.M. on truncation; GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:. / St George on horseback slaying the dragon right; mintmark M in groundline; date and B.P. in exergue. Edge milled.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 62, certification number 2124460-050.
NGC Census in this grade: 1.
NGC Census in higher grade: 6
Total NGC Census: 13
Reference: S-3999; Marsh-238; McD-265
Mintage: 530,266.
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold.
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Gold sovereign, 1920 M. Melbourne.
A low mintage, rare date from Melbourne mint. As the Western world discontinued gold convertibility due to WWI, many rare dates were created in Australia where sovereigns were still produced in small numbers. Large parts of some mintages were melted and used to pay off war debts, typically to the United States.
Bare head left, B.M. on truncation; GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:. / St George on horseback slaying the dragon right; mintmark M in groundline; date and B.P. in exergue. Edge milled.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 62, certification number 2124460-050.
NGC Census in this grade: 1.
NGC Census in higher grade: 6
Total NGC Census: 13
Reference: S-3999; Marsh-238; McD-265
Mintage: 530,266.
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.