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Lot No.805*
AUC51
British India
Auction Date: 16-04-2026
Bullion 3
George V, gold sovereign, 1918, Bombay mint, 'I' mintmark, S&W 8.5; PR 27, 7.98g. Obv: Bare head of the king facing left, B.M. in relief, legend around. Rev: St George slaying the dragon right, date and mintmark below.
Uncirculated, Rare.
In 1917 the British Royal Mint established a fifth branch in a section of Bombay mint. This was a war time measure with the purpose of striking Sovereigns; as gold blanks supplied by Indian mints. Bombay Sovereigns bear "I" mint mark and were struck from August 1918 to April 1919; the mint branch closed in May 1919.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 1,00,000-1,30,000
Sold For :
Rs. 1,10,000
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