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This specimen was lot 34 in Sincona sale 69 (Zurich, May 2021), where it sold for 375 CHF (about US$498 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"George V. 1910-1936. Sovereign 1914 P, Perth. Vorzüglich-FDC.'' ([[Australia]], George V, 1910-36, sovereign of 1914, Perth mint. Extremely fine-uncirculated.)"</blockquote> This type, struck 1911-31 at Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, is identical to the ordinary [[Great Britain 1914 sovereign|British sovereign]] in every respect except for the mintmark. The Perth mint is still in operation, striking collector coins.
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This specimen was lot 34 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 375 CHF (about US$498 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''George V. 1910-1936. Sovereign 1914 P, Perth. Vorzüglich-FDC.'' ([[Australia]], George V, 1910-36, sovereign of 1914, Perth mint. Extremely fine-uncirculated.)"</blockquote> This type, struck 1911-31 at Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, is identical to the ordinary [[Great Britain 1914 sovereign|British sovereign]] in every respect except for the mintmark. The Perth mint is still in operation, striking collector coins.
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 4,815,000.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 4,815,000.
  
''Specification:'' 7.99 g, .917 fine gold, reeded edge, this specimen 7.98 g.  
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''Specification:'' 7.99 g, 0.917 fine gold, reeded edge, this specimen 7.98 g.  
  
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 29, Seaby 4001. Fr-40.  
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 29, Seaby 4001. Fr-40.  
  
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
* <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1,'' Zurich: Sincona AG, 2021.
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.
 
* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
 
* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
 
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
 
* Skingley, Philip, ed., ''Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of England & the United Kingdom, 46th edition,'' London: Spink & Son, 2011.
 
* Skingley, Philip, ed., ''Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of England & the United Kingdom, 46th edition,'' London: Spink & Son, 2011.
 
* McDonald, Greg, ''The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed.,'' Lavington, Australia, 2017.
 
* McDonald, Greg, ''The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed.,'' Lavington, Australia, 2017.
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* Pitt, Michael, ed., ''Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values, 32nd Edition,'' Matraville, New South Wales, Australia: Renniks Publications, 2023.
  
 
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* [[Great Britain 1914 sovereign]]
 
* [[Great Britain 1914 sovereign]]
 
* [[Australia 1914 half penny|1914 half penny]]
 
* [[Australia 1914 half penny|1914 half penny]]
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* [[Australia 1914-H half penny|1914-H half penny]]
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* [[Australia 1914 penny|1914 penny]]
 
* [[Australia 1914 3 pence|1914 threepence]]
 
* [[Australia 1914 3 pence|1914 threepence]]
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* [[Australia 1914 6 pence|1914 sixpence]]
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* [[Australia 1914 shilling|1914 shilling]]
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* [[Australia 1914 florin|1914 florin]]
 
* [[Australia 1914-H florin|1914-H florin]]
 
* [[Australia 1914-H florin|1914-H florin]]
 
* [[Australia 1914-S 1/2 sovereign|1914-S half sovereign]]
 
* [[Australia 1914-S 1/2 sovereign|1914-S half sovereign]]

Latest revision as of 22:05, 20 August 2025

Sincona sale 69, lot 34

This specimen was lot 34 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 375 CHF (about US$498 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"George V. 1910-1936. Sovereign 1914 P, Perth. Vorzüglich-FDC. (Australia, George V, 1910-36, sovereign of 1914, Perth mint. Extremely fine-uncirculated.)"

This type, struck 1911-31 at Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, is identical to the ordinary British sovereign in every respect except for the mintmark. The Perth mint is still in operation, striking collector coins.

Recorded mintage: 4,815,000.

Specification: 7.99 g, 0.917 fine gold, reeded edge, this specimen 7.98 g.

Catalog reference: KM 29, Seaby 4001. Fr-40.

Source:

  • [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Skingley, Philip, ed., Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of England & the United Kingdom, 46th edition, London: Spink & Son, 2011.
  • McDonald, Greg, The Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes, 23rd ed., Lavington, Australia, 2017.
  • Pitt, Michael, ed., Renniks Australian Coin and Banknote Values, 32nd Edition, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia: Renniks Publications, 2023.

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