Sell 1926 George V Melbourne Mint Sovereign
1926 M sovereign mintage 211,107. Rare Melbourne Mint George V gold sovereign prices: circulated £600–£1,200, uncirculated £1,500–£6,000+. Verify 'M' mintmark.
Typical UK collector & dealer range for circulated examples
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Market Valuation & Pricing Notes
Lowest mintage of George V Melbourne sovereigns. Marsh notes 310,156 coins issued in 1927 used 1926 dies, bringing effective mintage to ~520,000. Rated 'R - Rare' (Marsh 244, Spink 3999). Circulated examples trade at bullion plus modest numismatic premium; slabbed MS60+ examples realise £1,500–£3,500 at Spink, Baldwin's, Noonans and eBay UK sold listings. Gem MS64+ are scarce and can exceed £6,000.
Physical Authentication Checkpoints
Our specialists verify these exact specifications when appraising your 1926 George V Melbourne Mint Sovereign:
- Weight: 7.988 g ± 0.05 g on calibrated jewellery scale
- Diameter: 22.05 mm
- Edge: Milled, sharp and uniform with no seam
- Magnetic test: Non-magnetic (gold alloy)
- Obverse: George V large head (1911–1926 portrait), legend 'GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:'
- Reverse: Pistrucci St George & Dragon, 'M' mintmark on ground above centre of date (below horse's hooves)
- Date: 1926 clearly struck, no doubling or repunching
- Die alignment: Medal alignment (↑↑)
Coin Specifications
- Catalogue ID
- 1926-M-SOV-GV
- Denomination
- Sovereign
- Issue Year
- 1926
- Rarity Tier
- Key Date Gold
- Mintage
- 211,107 (official); ~520,000 total including 1927-dated issue
- Weight
- 7.988 grams
- Metal Composition
- 22-carat gold (91.67% Au, 8.33% Cu)
Common Fakes & Variant Confusion
Often confused with 1926 Perth (P) or Sydney (S) mint sovereigns; London Mint 1926 has no mintmark. Counterfeit 'M' mintmarks added to London strikes are known – verify mintmark is integral to die (same strike depth as date). Gold-plated tungsten cores pass weight/diameter but fail magnetic test and specific gravity (19.3 vs 17.5 g/cm³).
Best Ways to Sell Your 1926 George V Melbourne Mint Sovereign
Compare liquidation routes in the UK, or sell directly to Finacforce with zero auction commission.
UK Bullion Dealer (BullionByPost, Chards, Atkinsons)
Instant cash at 95–98% of gold spot for circulated grades; no numismatic premium paid. Best for VF/EF pieces.
Specialist Numismatic Auction (Spink, Baldwin's, Noonans)
Hammer prices 30–100% above bullion for slabbed MS60+; 15–20% seller commission; 3–6 month consignment cycle. Best for UNC/graded coins.
eBay UK (slabbed PCGS/NGC)
12.8% final-value fee; 14-day return risk; raw coins sell at discount. Slabbed MS62+ achieves near-auction realisations.
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