George V (1910–1936), gold Sovereign, 1911 M, minted at the Melbourne Mint in Australia, features the bare head of King George V facing left on the obverse. The legend reads "GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:" with the engraver's initials, B.M. (Bertram Mackennal), on the truncation. The reverse, struck en médaille, showcases Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic design of St. George slaying the dragon with a sword. It includes WWP beneath the lance, the mintmark "M" at the centre of the ground line, and the date in the exergue. Pistrucci's initials, B.P., appear to the upper right of the exergue. The coin weighs 7.98g and is composed of 22-carat gold (0.9167 fineness).

The Latin inscriptions translate as:

• Obverse: "George the Fifth by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."

This coin was part of a calendar year mintage totalling 2,851,451 pieces in 1911, which marked George V's coronation year and introduced his portrait on sovereigns.

This sovereign has been enclosed and graded by NGC as MS63, indicating a high state of preservation with minimal wear and strong original lustre.

This coin represents a significant piece of numismatic history from George V's reign and is sought after for its artistry and historical importance.

NGC certification 6066381-006.