Britain 1 Sovereign – King (1901-1952)
- Metal Type: Gold
- Metal Weight: 0.2354 troy ounces
- Purity: .9167 fine gold
- Grade: Extremely Fine
- Manufacturer: The Royal Mint
- Mint Mark: None
- Grading Service: None
Description:
British Sovereigns issued between 1901 and 1952 reflect the changing monarchy of early 20th-century Britain. These historic gold coins span the reigns of King Edward VII, King George V, and King George VI, offering collectors a tangible connection to an important period in British history.
Sovereigns from the reign of Edward VII feature a right-facing portrait created by George William de Saulles. Under King George V, the design changed to a left-facing portrait by Bertram Mackennal, showing the king with his distinctive mustache. Sovereigns associated with King George VI feature an uncrowned, left-facing portrait designed by Humphrey Paget.
Each coin was struck in 22-karat gold with a purity of .9167 and contains approximately 0.2354 troy ounces of actual gold. The reverse carries Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous image of St. George defeating the dragon, one of the most recognized designs in British coinage.
These sovereigns combine precious metal value with historical appeal. They represent the strength of British coinage, the continuity of royal tradition, and the major political and social changes that shaped the first half of the 20th century.
