George V (1910-1936), Sovereign, 1917 (Hill 219; Bull 1440; cf. Bentley 363; S 3996). A few minor surface marks, otherwise about extremely fine, reverse better, extremely rare [certified and graded NGC Unc Details Obv. Cleaned] £15,000-£20,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British and Colonial Mint Coins from the Collection of the late John Sabberton.

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In the opinion of the cataloguer the coin is far superior to the suggested, and on the face of it utterly meaningless, slab grade