The 1908 Gold Sovereign. Melbourne Mint, Australia.The 1908 Melbourne Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. A small 'M' above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
King Edward VII’s bare head portrait, by George W. de Saulles, can be seen on the obverse of the coin.Image credit: Naomi Andrzejeski, Museums Victoria.
Mintage: 3,080,148 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne 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: Australia
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 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 408.11 |
 | 1908-M Australia Full Gold Sovereign PCGS MS63 Edward VII Melbourne Mint £ 924.00 |
 | 1908 Gold Full Sovereign Coin King George V - Melbourne Mint £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1908 Gold Half Sovereign Bullion Coin Royal Mint £ 420.82 |
 | 1886M Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint | Victoria Young Head | G&D Reverse £ 819.99 |
 | 1885 Full Gold Sovereign, Melbourne Mint Queen Victoria Young Head Full Sov £ 883.90 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
 | Australia.. 1908 Melbourne - Half Sovereign.. VF £ 612.30 |
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