Description
| Face value description | 1 sovereign |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Fineness | 916.7 Au |
| Product weight in grams | 7.98805 g |
| Gold weight in grams | 7.315 g |
| Manufacturer | United Kingdom |
| Tickness | 1.52 mm |
Obverse
The obverse portrays King George V. Around his effigy is the text “GEORGE V DG BRITT OMN REX FD IND IMP”, which translates as “George the fifth, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India”.
Reverse
The reverse displays the motif of the Christian martyr St. George slaying the dragon. The design was made by an acclaimed Italian engraver and chief medallist at the Royal Mint, Benedetto Pistrucci. The year of mintage is shown at the bottom.
