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1902 Edward VII Gold Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint

1902 Edward VII Gold Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Reverse

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1902 Edward VII Gold Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Reverse
1902 Edward VII Gold Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Obverse

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1902 Melbourne mint King Edward VII gold 'full' Sovereign: the first Sovereign of this monarch's reign (S 3971, Marsh 186). Edward VII acceded to the throne in 1901, following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. He was crowned the following year at Westminster Abbey, a grand celebration of the culture and power of the British Empire. This 22-carat gold coin was struck in the farthest reaches of that Empire, then at the height of its powers. The Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint had been founded in Victoria's reign and would continue to strike Sovereigns until 1931. These coins are distinguished by a tiny 'M' mintmark, seen on this 1902 issue on the ground below the depiction of Saint George and the dragon. The obverse shows George William de Saulles' portrait of Edward VII. 4,267,157 Sovereigns were struck at Melbourne in this year and remain an important relic of Edward's reign.
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George William De Saulles Royal Portrait

The distinctive uncrowned obverse portrait of King Edward VII used on 1902 Sovereigns is the work of George William de Saulles and is surrounded by a legend which reads 'EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:'.

Saint George And The Dragon Reverse

Benedetto Pistrucci's classic Saint George and the dragon engraving appears on the reverse of this branch mint coin with a tiny 'M' mintmark above the date for Melbourne, Australia.

22-Carat Gold Branch Mint Sovereign

Melbourne mint Sovereigns are struck in 22-carat gold to tight specifications established in the early 19th century. Their gold content and their significant date makes these coins sought after by collectors and investors.

How Many 1902-M Sovereigns Were Minted?

The Melbourne branch mint struck 4,267,157 gold Sovereigns in the first year of King Edward VII's reign. Further 1902 Sovereigns were issued in London and at other Australian branch mints.

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