The 1908 Gold Sovereign - CanadaThis is a rare satin finish proof Edward VII Gold Sovereign minted at the Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint in Canada. Only 633 minted. The mintmark is a small 'C' just above the date on the Reverse. SCBC 3970.
The 1908 Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. Minmark 'C' above date.
King Edward VII’s bare head portrait, by George W. de Saulles, can be seen on the obverse of the coin.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: 633 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Canadian Mint
Minted in 1908. See Coins and Events of 1908
Monarch/Ruler: Edward VII (1901-1910)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: Canada
List items on:
 | Full Sovereign Coin 1908 Edward Vll London Mint 22 Carat Fine Gold £ 899.20 |
 | 1908P Edward VII Gold Sovereign £ 1,000.00 |
 | 1908 22ct Gold Half Sovereign in an antique WJP 9ct Gold Pendant Mount. 4.94g £ 525.00 |
 | Gold British King Edward VII Full Sovereign from 1908 £ 899.20 |
 | Full Sovereign Coin 1908 Edward Vll London Mint 22 Carat Fine Gold £ 999.99 |
 | 1906 Edward VII Full Gold Sovereign Supplied In Capsule Great Condition £ 873.70 |
 | 2002 Gold Full Sovereign Coin Queen Elizabeth II £ 852.28 |
 | 2011 Full Gold Sovereign Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold 7.98g St George £ 919.60 |
List items on: