1926SA South Africa Full Sovereign

The 1926-SA South Africa Full Sovereign is a gold coin minted at the Pretoria Mint, featuring the iconic designs of King George V. This coin is part of a series that represents a significant period in numismatic history, particularly for collectors interested in British Empire coins.

Key Features

• Year of Minting: 1926
• Mint Mark: SA (indicating it was minted in South Africa)
• Composition: 22 carat gold (91.67% pure gold)
• Weight: Approximately 7.98 grams (0.2354 ounces)
• Diameter: 22.05 millimeters
• Condition: Specify the grade (e.g., MS-63 or MS-64) based on professional grading by NGC or PCGS.

Design Details

• Obverse: Features a left-facing portrait of King George V, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal. The inscription reads "GEORGIVS D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:".
• Reverse: Displays Benedetto Pistrucci's classic depiction of Saint George slaying the dragon, with the date below and the 'SA' mintmark indicating its origin from South Africa.

Historical Significance

The 1926 sovereigns were part of a limited production run at the Pretoria Mint, which operated from 1923 until 1932 for sovereign coins. This particular year saw over 11 million coins minted, making it relatively common compared to other years but still highly collectible due to its historical context and design.

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