British Gold Sovereigns

India Mint (1918), Brilliant Uncirculated condition

Struck at the Bombay mint for one year only, India Mint Sovereigns are a scarce and popular example of the George V British Gold Sovereign design. We’re pleased to offer a small cache of these unique gold coins in rare Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Ideal for set collections!

A unique wartime measure

During World War I, as a unique and temporary wartime measure, gold sovereigns were struck in India at the Bombay mint. Prior to this time and afterward, the Bombay mint only produced the gold blanks upon which sovereigns were struck at other British mints.

Featuring the distinctive “I” mint mark on the reverse, just below the horse’s hooves on the ground line and just above the date, these are the only British Gold Sovereigns struck in Britain’s largest and most important colony.

Although the striking took place between August 15, 1918 and April 22, 1919, all coins struck bear the 1918 date. A total of 1,295,000 coins were struck, but most have been lost to the ravages of time, making this an especially scarce issue.

An inspirational wartime leader

George V was the second son of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. A career navy officer, he succeeded to the throne in 1910 and became an inspirational leader during World War I, visiting the front numerous times to bolster morale.

After the War, the British Empire broke apart as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa all demanded the right to home rule. George V’s foresighted approach to the throne was crucial in in easing this profound national transition. By elevating the monarchy to a moral position above the turmoil of daily politics, he helped the crown to evolve into the symbolic institution of British family values and customs that we know today.

Known as “the most trusted coins in the world,” these British Sovereigns were included in the survival kits of American pilots during both World War II and Desert Storm.

British “India Mint” Gold Sovereigns (1918)

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Design Specifications

Minted	1913-1915
Weight	7.9881 Grams
Composition	.917 Gold, .083 Copper
Gold content	0.2354 ounces
Size	22 mm

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