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Sold on 18 September 2024

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British and Colonial Mint Coins from the Collection of the late John Sabberton

John Sabberton

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№ 619 G

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18 September 2024

Hammer Price:
£9,000

An extremely rare 1917 London Sovereign

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 item has been graded by and has been awarded grade Unc.

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