George V : London Mint 1911-1925 : 3rd Set
Private
Updated:
10/23/2025
Views: 58
George V : London Mint :1911 to 1925
By Chris Lewis Collection
Owner Comments:
George V (born June 3, 1865, London, England—died January 20, 1936, Sandringham, Norfolk) was the king of the United Kingdom from 1910 to 1936, the second son of Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII.
He served in the navy until the death (1892) of his elder brother, Prince Albert Victor, brought the need for more specialized training as eventual heir to the throne. Created duke of York (May 1892), he married (July 1893) Princess Mary of Teck, who had been his brother’s fiancée.
Created duke of Cornwall and prince of Wales after his father’s accession (1901), he succeeded his father on May 6, 1910, and was crowned on June 22, 1911.
George V Sovereigns, also referred to as WWI Gold Sovereign coins, were the last British gold coins in circulation until 1932 when Britain left the gold standard. They are the only coins to have been manufactured at all six branches of the Royal Mint.
However, owing to dramatic changes in the world during this time, these would ultimately be the last to carry mintmarks. It is indeed amazing that today, senior British citizens actually remember using these coins as pocket or purse money!
1914-1918 coins were minted in London (until 1917),Australia (Sydney, Melbourne and Perth),Ottawa, Canada and Bombay, India, while the last George V Sovereign was minted in 1932 in Pretoria, South Africa.
As a result of the First World War (1914–18),most other European empires fell while the British Empire expanded to its greatest effective extent. In 1917, King George V became the first monarch of the House of Windsor which he renamed from the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Read more...
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
The NGC Registry is not endorsed by or associated with PCGS or CAC. PCGS is a registered trademark of Collectors Universe, Inc. CAC is a trademark of Certified Acceptance Corporation.
Add Coin
Join NGC for free to add coins, track your collection and participate in the NGC Registry. Learn more >
Join NGC
Already a member? Sign In
The NGC Registry is not endorsed by or associated with PCGS or CAC. PCGS is a registered trademark of Collectors Universe, Inc. CAC is a trademark of Certified Acceptance Corporation.
There is never any charge to contact us. To reach a customer service representative, call, text or WhatsApp (+1) 855-472-3310 or use this form.
