This 1924 gold Sovereign from the Sydney Mint is from the reign of George V (1910-36). The obverse features the bare head of George V facing left, with B.M. on the truncation denoting the designer Bertram Mackennal. The Latin legend reads "GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:", translating to "George the Fifth by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India".

The reverse, struck en médaille, showcases Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic design of St George slaying the dragon. It features WWP under the lance, the mint letter S at the centre of the ground-line indicating its Sydney origin, and the date 1924 in the exergue. B.P., Pistrucci's initials, appear to the upper right of the exergue.

Weighing 7.98g and struck in 22 carat gold (0.9167 fineness). It has been graded by PCGS as MS62, indicating a high state of preservation with minimal wear and strong original lustre.

What makes this Sovereign particularly noteworthy is its scarcity. With a calendar year mintage of only 394,000, it is considered rare among George V Sovereigns. In fact, 1924 Sovereigns are among the most challenging dates to acquire for George V's reign, with only three Australian mints (Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth) and the Pretoria mint in South Africa producing them that year.

This 1924 Sydney Sovereign represents a fascinating intersection of British colonial history and numismatic artistry. Its rarity, historical significance, and high grade make it a prized addition to any serious collection of Australian or British coinage.

PCGS Certification 113538.62/39088293