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1 Sovereign, South Africa, 1931

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) sovereign coin
South Africa, 1931
Obverse Image: Head of George V facing left.
Obverse Text: GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP: / B.M.
Reverse Image: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon below.
Reverse Text: 1931 / SA / B.P.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1931
Credit Line
Suzanne Liebers Erickson
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .14 cm x 2.2 cm; 1/16 in x 7/8 in
Object Name
coin
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