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
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Country of Origin: Canada
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 | 1908 22ct Gold Half Sovereign in a 9ct Gold Pendant Mount. 4.94g £ 495.00 |
 | 1908P Edward VII Gold Sovereign £ 1,000.00 |
 | 1905 Edward VII Gold Sovereign Coin - Edward VII Era (1902-1910) VGC 22ct GOLD £ 858.40 |
 | 1908 Gold Half Sovereign Edward VII £ 600.00 |
 | 1904 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King Edward VII £ 419.80 |
 | Australia. 1908 Sydney - Half Sovereign.. Much Lustre - aEF £ 762.57 |
 | 1906 Half Sovereign Edward VII Gold Coin In 9ct Gold Scroll Pendant £ 887.98 |
 | 1908 Sydney Gold Half Sovereign Edward VII £ 683.68 |
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