1931 Perth Mint Sovereign PCGS MS64

1931 Perth Mint Sovereign PCGS MS64The 1931 Perth Mint Gold Sovereign marks the end of the circulating Sovereign series in Australian collecting. The Perth Mint produced the last sovereigns for circulation in Australia in 1931, due to the gold standard being abandoned globally. In 1931, the Great Depression was taking a heavy toll on the Australian economy, with rising unemployment and a significant drop in living standards. PCGS, or Professional Coin Grading Service, is a third party

uniting the twelve symbols of our frontline workers encircling a connected pattern representing Australia

Note: Low serial number '000016'

the Hartog Plate

a fitting emblem to honour a 70-year reign

ObverseKing George VReverseDenomination and date within wreath Weight 5

and the centenary of Flying Scotsman

a native floral treasure

Liberalitas standing holding abacus and cornucopiae

and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Reverse (Back)Writer and Journalist Dame Mary Gilmore (1865-1962)

In ancient Rome

an iconic symbol of the battle for the skies over Britain in the Second World War