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1928-SA Gold Sovereign MS Values
Details
The Sovereign was a worldwide standard in gold weighting coming in around 1/4 ounce (0.2355), or 7.99 grams. Equivalent to 1 British Pound at face value, the common dates of these coins are commonly sold today as bullion items.
Obverse: Effigy of King George V
Reverse: St. George slaying dragon
Basic Information
GSID:
377817
Coin Date:
1928-SA
Denomination:
Sov / Sovereign
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
South Africa
Coinage Type:
South Africa Gold Sovereign George V
Coinage Years:
1923-1932
Composition:
Gold
Mint Mark:
SA
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Gold
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.917
Weight:
7.9881 gr
Weight:
0.2354 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
