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1909 Edward VII Gold Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint

1909 Edward VII Gold Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Reverse

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1909 Edward VII Gold Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Reverse
1909 Edward VII Gold Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Obverse

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£912.22
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Collectable 1909 King Edward VII gold 'full' Sovereign, struck at the Melbourne mint (S 3971, Marsh 193). The Melbourne mint opened in 1872 as the second Australian branch of the Royal Mint. 22-carat gold Sovereigns were struck at this branch mint to the same specifications as their London mint counterparts, with the exception of a tiny 'M' mintmark to the reverse. This can be seen on the ground below the image of Saint George, mounted on a rearing horse, pointing his sword at a prone dragon. This classic coinage design dates back to 1817 and is the work of Benedetto Pistrucci. The obverse of 1909 Melbourne mint Sovereigns shows a portrait of King Edward VII by British artist George William de Saulles. This effigy features on all Edward VII Sovereigns, including the 3,029,538 struck in this year at Melbourne.
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Portrait Of Edward VII By G W De Saulles

The royal portrait seen on the obverse of this Melbourne mint coin is the work of George William de Saulles' whose effigy was used on all Edward VII Sovereigns. The legend aorund reads 'EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:'.

Benedetto Pistrucci's Saint George Reverse

An 'M' mintmark can be found on the ground below the image of Saint George slaying a dragon on the reverse of this 1909 coin. This engraving is the work of Benedetto Pistrucci, whose initials appear to the right of the date.

Melbourne Mint Coin Struck In 22-Carat Gold

Like all gold Sovereigns, this Edward VII coin is minted in 22-carat gold. Due to their gold composition, historic gold Sovereigns like this one are VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax exempt because they are technically legal tender in the UK.

How Many 1909-M Sovereigns Were Minted?

In 1907, the number of gold 'full' Sovereigns struck at the Melbourne mint is recorded as 3,029,538. Further Sovereigns were also struck at other branch mints around the British Empire.

Buying Edward VII Branch Mint Sovereigns

Individually authenticated by coin specialists, these 1909 Melbourne Sovereigns are available in your choice of grade from our available stock.