Coin
Maker & role
Benedetto Pistrucci, Designer; Sir Edgar Mackennal, Designer
Production date
1911
Object detail
Production place
Collection
Measurements
Diam: 2.1cm (Diam: 21mm)
Production notes
Edgar Mackennal designed the obverse side of coin and Benedetto Pistrucci the reverse.
Signature & marks
Embossed text obverse of coin; 'GEORGIVS V D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:'
Obverse, below head on truncation; 'E.M'.
Embossed text reverse of coin; 'S / 1911' / 'B.P.'.
Obverse, below head on truncation; 'E.M'.
Embossed text reverse of coin; 'S / 1911' / 'B.P.'.
Credit line
Purchase, 2004
The Mint Collection, Museums of History New South Wales
The Mint Collection, Museums of History New South Wales
Description
The Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint commenced operation in May 1855, producing gold sovereigns and half sovereigns as an Australian currency. These continued to be produced until the Mint closed in 1926. From 1855-1870 these coins had a unique design however after 1870 they became identical to British sovereigns. This sovereign, a King George V Large Head and St George design, was produced at the Sydney Mint in 1911 until the closure of the Mint in December 1926. The coin is graded numismatically as 'uncirculated'.
Accession number
MIN2005/14
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