The 1905 Gold Sovereign - MelbourneKing Edward VII Gold Sovereign minted at the Melbourne Mint, Australia. A small 'M' above the date indicates the Melbourne Mint.
Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
The Obverse shows a portrait of King Edward VII. The engravers initials (just below the head) are "De S" denoting George William De Saulles (1862-1903).Images used by permission of Museums Victoria.
Mintage: 3,633,838 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1905. See Coins and Events of 1905
Monarch/Ruler: Edward VII (1901-1910)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1886M Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint | Victoria Young Head | G&D Reverse £ 819.99 |
 | 1905 P Edward VII Gold Full Sovereign £ 797.20 |
 | 1885 Full Gold Sovereign, Melbourne Mint Queen Victoria Young Head Full Sov £ 883.90 |
 | 1897 Queen Victoria Veiled Gold Half Sovereign Coin Diamond Jubilee Year £ 424.90 |
 | 1825 Full Gold Sovereign George 1V Bare Head Shieldback Coin Vf Condition £ 2,046.70 |
 | Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Edward VII 1906 VGC £ 414.70 |
 | 1885-S Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Full Sovereign £ 1,077.70 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
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