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The obverse of this 1902 coin features an uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII by British medallist George William de Saulles. The monarch is shown facing right with an inscription around which reads 'EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:'.
Benedetto Pistrucci's interpretation of the legend of Saint George and the dragon is shown on the reverse of this 1902 Sovereign, with England's patron saint depicted on a rearing horse, his sword pointing at the prone beast, below which appears the date (1902). The artist's initials are shown to the right.
Matt proof 1902 Sovereigns are struck to the same basic specifications as standard currency issues in 22-carat gold, measuring 22.05 millimetres in diameter from milled edge to milled edge.
15,123 gold Sovereigns were struck at the London branch of the Royal Mint in 1902 in the year of Edward VII's coronation. These coins are distinguished from standard 1902 Sovereigns by a textured, non-reflective surface and can also be found in rare 1902 13-coin mat proof sets.
We offer 1902 matt proof Sovereigns in a range of grades, which can be selected from the menu above. These coins are scarce and sought-after and tend to sell fast.