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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 | 1908-M Edward VII Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint PCGS MS63 £ 950.00 |
 | 1908 Gold Full Sovereign Coin King George V - Melbourne Mint £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1817 Sovereign - George III British Gold Coin*857 £ 1,975.00 |
 | 1876 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT FREE P&P £ 925.00 |
 | 1958 Full Sovereign British Gold Coin £ 822.70 |
 | 1918 George V Gold Sovereign Coin – St George & Dragon Reverse, Uncertified £ 838.00 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
 | 1889 Gold Sovereign - Victoria Jubilee Head - S £ 1,021.24 |
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