© Walder Coins
© Walder Coins
1 Sovereign - Edward VII
| Gold (.9167) | 7.99 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1910 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Note: mintmark varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1910 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of a sovereign was 160/623 troy ounce (123.3 grains). The pure gold content was 113 1/623 grains (7.3224 g).Mintmark varieties (appears on central ground below horse's right rear hoof) - see links below:
C Sp#3997 (1908-10) - struck at the Ottawa mint, Canada
M KM#29/32 1902-10) - struck at the Melbourne mint, Australia
P KM#29/32 1902-10) - struck at the Perth mint, Australia
S KM#29/32 1902-10) - struck at the Sydney mint, Australia
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1902-1910 Edward VII 1 Sovereign coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic design of St. George and the Dragon, which has become synonymous with the Sovereign coin series. The design, created by artist Benedetto Pistrucci, shows St. George, the patron saint of England, slaying a dragon, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. This design has been used on most Sovereign coins ever since, making it a recognizable and beloved feature of the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 | 8889000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 | 10041000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 5910000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 10467000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 | 18459000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 11729000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 12157000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 22380000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Edward VII 1902-1910 coin.
