1913 King George V Melbourne Mint Gold Sovereign – 22ct Gold

The 1913 King George V Gold Sovereign is a historic British Empire gold coin struck at the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint in Australia. 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 an early issue of the George V sovereign series, it represents a significant period in Australian and British numismatic history during the pre-First World War era.

The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George V, designed by Sir Bertram Mackennal. The reverse showcases Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St. George and the Dragon design, one of the most recognisable motifs in world coinage. The small “M” mintmark beneath the exergue identifies this coin as a Melbourne Mint issue, linking it to one of Australia’s key historic branch mints and its role in sovereign production for the British Empire.

The 1913 Melbourne Mint Sovereign is highly regarded by collectors and investors due to its recognised gold content, historical significance, and strong global demand for George V sovereigns. With a substantial mintage of over 2 million coins, it remains a widely collected and easily tradable example of early 20th-century gold coinage.