1909 Edward VII Gold Full Sovereign Ottawa Canada Mint

1909 Ottawa Gold Sovereign Obverse

George William de Saulles' bare-headed portrait bust of King Edward VII features on all this monarch's Canadian Sovereigns with an inscription around that reads 'EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:'.

Reverse Of Edward VII Canada Sovereigns

The reverse of this 1909 coin features Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic interpretation of the Saint George and the dragon legend, showing England's patron saint pointing his sword at a prone beast from a rearing horse. The date (1909) appears below with the artist's initials to the right and a 'C' mintmark for Canada to the ground above.

Edward VII Sovereign Specifications

Gold 'full' Sovereigns from the reign of King Edward VII are minted to the same tight specifications laid out a century earlier. These coins are struck in 22-carat gold, offering 0.2354 troy ounces of pure precious metal, and measure 22.05 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge.

1909 Canda Sovereign Mintage

Just 16,300 gold 'full' Sovereigns were struck at the Ottawa, Canada branch of the Royal Mint in 1909. These were the first currency issue Sovereigns struck at this branch mint and remain sought-after today.

Edward VII Gold Canada Mint Sovereigns

Ottawa mint Sovereigns struck during the reign of King Edward VII are scarce and desirable. Select your grade from the menu above to add a 1909-C Sovereign to your collection.