1915 King George V London Mint Gold Sovereign – 22ct Gold

The 1915 King George V Gold Sovereign is a historic British gold coin struck at the Royal Mint in London during the early years of the First World War. 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. It forms part of the George V sovereign series issued from 1911 to 1932 and represents one of the key wartime issues of British coinage.

The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George V, designed by Sir Bertram Mackennal, an Australian sculptor whose effigy became standard on sovereigns throughout George V’s reign. The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St. George and the Dragon design, one of the most enduring and recognisable motifs in world numismatics. As a London Mint issue, this coin carries no mintmark beneath the exergue, distinguishing it from branch mint issues struck in Australia, Canada, India, and South Africa.

The 1915 London Mint Sovereign is widely collected for both its bullion value and its strong historical context, being struck during World War I. With a substantial mintage exceeding 20 million coins, it remains a highly liquid and globally recognised gold coin, commonly traded close to its intrinsic gold value while still holding collector interest.