British Gold Sovereign
This coin is a historic British Sovereign, which was used both as currency throughout the British Empire and as a global gold standard trade coin.
Obverse (Front): Features the left-facing bare head portrait of King George V.
Key Text (Latin): "GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:" (Translation: George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India).
Reverse (Back): Features the iconic, timeless design of St. George on horseback slaying a dragon, sculpted by Benedetto Pistrucci.
Date: 1931 (Visible at the very bottom).
Specifications:
Face Value: 1 Pound Sterling (£1)
Gold Content: 0.2354 troy ounce (7.32 grams) of pure gold.
Total Weight: 7.98 grams (Minted in 22-karat "Crown Gold", which is 91.67% pure gold and 8.33% copper).
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