1927SA South Africa Full Sovereign

The 1927 South Africa Full Sovereign is a historic gold coin struck at the Pretoria Mint. This coin is a standard British Sovereign in terms of specifications but bears the unique "SA" mint mark indicating its origin in South Africa. Sovereigns are renowned for their consistent weight and purity, making them a popular choice for collectors and investors alike.

Design:

• Year of Issue: 1927
• Country of Issue: South Africa (as part of the British Commonwealth)
• Denomination: Full Sovereign
• Metal: Gold
• Gold Purity: 22 Carat (91.67% gold)
• Total Weight: 7.98805 grams
• Gold Content: 7.32238 grams (0.2354 troy ounces)
• Diameter: 22.05 mm
• Thickness: 1.52 mm (approximate)
• Edge: Milled

Historical Context:

• Obverse: Features the effigy of the reigning monarch at the time, King George V. The portrait was designed by Bertram Mackennal. The inscription typically reads "GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:", which translates to "George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."
• Reverse: Depicts the classic design of St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, created by Benedetto Pistrucci. Below the design, the date "1927" is shown. The "SA" mint mark is located above the date, indicating it was struck at the Pretoria Mint in South Africa.

Condition and Value:

Sovereigns were struck at various branch mints of the Royal Mint across the British Empire, including Pretoria, South Africa, which began production in 1923. The 1927 South Africa Sovereign represents a piece of numismatic history from this period, reflecting the economic and political ties between South Africa and the United Kingdom.

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