.2355 ozt 1928 King George V Sovereign Gold

The image shows a British Gold Sovereign coin from 1928 featuring the classic St. George and the Dragon design. These coins were minted during the reign of King George V.

The coin features a design of Saint George slaying a dragon, which has been a common motif on British gold sovereigns since 1817. 

The coin is made of 22-karat gold (91.67% purity) and weighs approximately 7.98 grams. 

It has a face value of one pound and is considered legal tender in the United Kingdom.

Minting Location: While sovereigns were minted in London until 1917, and again in 1925, they were also produced at various mints in Australia and South Africa during this period. The 1928 sovereign in the image was minted in Pretoria, South Africa.

Mint Mark: SA

Content .2355 troy oz. fine gold

Minted by the Royal Mint (South Africa)

Weight: 7.9881 g or 7.325 grams fine gold

Diameter: 23 mm

Purity: 91.70% or .917 or 22k

Denomination: 1 pound

Year: 1928

Mintage: 18,235,000