Sovereign Edward VII Great Britain Gold Coin

Description

Sovereign Edward VII – Great Britain gold coin

The British gold sovereign bearing the portrait of King Edward VII is one of the most popular British gold coins of the early 20th century. These sovereigns were issued from 1902 to 1910 during the reign of King Edward VII and continued Great Britain’s long tradition of gold coinage.

The obverse shows the portrait of King Edward VII by British sculptor George William de Saulles, and the reverse the classic image of St George slaying the dragon, created by Italian artist Benedetto Pistrucci. This motif has become one of the most famous symbols of British coinage.

Technical specifications:

• Country: United Kingdom
• Ruler: Edward VII (1901–1910)
• Minting period: 1902–1910
• Denomination: 1 sovereign (£1)
• Metal: 22-carat gold (917 fine)
• Total weight: 7.988 g
• Pure gold content: 7.322 g (0.2354 troy ounces)
• Diameter: 22.05 mm
• Edge: reeded

Edward VII sovereigns are valued for their gold content, historical significance and worldwide recognition. It is a popular collectible and investment coin chosen by both numismatic enthusiasts and precious metals investors. The coin’s value depends on the year of minting, mint mark, condition, rarity and the gold market price.