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
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | RARE 1915 George V Gold Half Sovereign - FINAL LONDON MINT STRIKE - No Mint Mark £ 544.99 |
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 421.00 |
 | 1908-M Edward VII Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint PCGS MS63 £ 925.00 |
 | 1908 Gold Full Sovereign Coin King George V - Melbourne Mint £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1904 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King Edward VII £ 419.80 |
 | 1879 gold sovereign Melbourne mint mark £ 1,001.20 |
 | 1885 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint 22ct - Nice Coin £ 965.50 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
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