1917 George V Gold Sovereign London Mint Ex Bentley Collection PCGS Graded MS63

How Many 1917 Sovereigns Were Minted?

The London branch of the Royal Mint struck 1,014,714 gold 'full' Sovereigns in 1917: the lowest calendar year mintage for a circulating London Sovereign from George V's reign.

Why Is The 1917 Sovereign So Rare?

1917 London Sovereigns already have a low mintage compared to other George V London issues. The rarity of the 1917 Sovereign is increased by the fact that nearly all of the 1917 issue, initially held as gold reserves for the Bank of England, were later exported to the United States in lieu of payments. These were likely melted down in the 1930s, making surviving 1917 Sovereigns supremely rare.

The Bentley Collection Of Milled Sovereigns

Begun in 1978 and collected over 34 years, the Bentley Collection came to auction in 2012. The collection, consisting of over 1,200 milled Sovereigns, emphasised the finest condition and completeness, encompassing branch mint pieces, a near complete Victorian die number series, as well as supremely scarce pattern and proof pieces. Provenance traced to the Bentley collection is an assurance of exceptional quality.