1911 King George V London Mint Gold Sovereign – 22ct Gold

The 1911 King George V Gold Sovereign is a historic British gold coin struck at the Royal Mint in London during the first year of King George V’s reign. Produced in 22 carat (.9167 fine) gold, this sovereign weighs 7.98 grams and contains approximately 7.322 grams (0.2354 troy ounces) of pure gold. As the inaugural year of the George V sovereign series, it represents a significant transition in British numismatic history following the death of King Edward VII in 1910.

The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George V, designed by Sir Bertram Mackennal. The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St. George and the Dragon design, a masterpiece of numismatic art that has appeared on sovereigns since 1817. As a London Mint issue, the coin carries no mintmark beneath the exergue, distinguishing it from sovereigns struck at branch mints such as Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Ottawa, and Pretoria.

The 1911 London Mint Sovereign is highly sought after by collectors and investors alike for its historical importance, recognised gold content, and status as the first London-issued sovereign of the George V era. With a substantial mintage, it remains one of the most accessible entry points into collecting George V sovereigns while retaining strong bullion and numismatic appeal.