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Operation Alberich - In February 1917, after huge German losses were suffered in the previous year’s Battle of the Somme, Commanders in Chief Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg and General Erich Ludendorff, authorised a new defensive line in France, running from Vailly-sur-Ainse through to Arras, shortening their defensive line by 30 miles.

This new defensive strategy proved troublesome for British and French troops and many experts believe it was a major factor in extending the war by another year.
As such, 1917 has become a highly desirable year date Sovereign.

Specification

1917 George V Sovereign Extremely Fine

Specification Value
Denomination Sovereign
Alloy 22 Carat Gold
Weight 7.98 g
Diameter 22.05mm
Reverse Designer Benedetto Pistrucci
Specification Value
Obverse Designer Bertram Mackennal
Quality Circulating
Year 1917
Pure Metal Type Gold
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