1915P George V Half Sovereign Uncirculated

The 1915P Half Sovereign is a premium example of Australian gold coinage from the reign of King George V, minted at the Perth Mint.

Key Features:

• Year: 1915
• Mint: Perth (P mintmark)
• Monarch: King George V
• Denomination: Half Sovereign (10 shillings)
• Metal: Gold
• Purity: 22 karat (91.67% pure gold)
• Weight: 3.99 grams
• Diameter: 19.30 mm

Design:

• Obverse: Features the left-facing portrait of King George V, designed by Sir E. B. MacKennal. The inscription reads "GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:" (George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India).
• Reverse: Displays Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic St. George slaying the dragon design, with the year 1915 in the exergue below.

Condition:
This coin is in Uncirculated condition, meaning it has never been in circulation and retains its original mint lustre. The design details are crisp and well-defined, with no signs of wear on the high points.

Historical Significance:
The 1915P Half Sovereign holds particular importance as it was minted during World War I, a time of global upheaval. It represents one of the last years of gold sovereign production before Australia, like many countries, moved away from the gold standard.