Owner Comments:
SYDNEY MINT, AUSTRALIA, GEORGE V GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1914
(Marsh 539; S 4009).
OBVERSE: Bare head of King facing left.
REVERSE: St.George slaying the Dragon with sword.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 322,000.
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1914 SYDNEY MINT GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 66
Superb example with bold strike, perfect surfaces and full shimmering luster.
NGC: Pop 1. The single finest example of the date. Total graded 46.
PROVENANCE: RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA
ex Heritage Auction # 3017, lot 27220,
10 January 2012.