The 1908 Gold Sovereign. Sydney Mint, Australia.The 1908 Sydney Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. A small 'S' above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in Sydney, New South Wales, 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: 2,017,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Sydney 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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 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 408.11 |
 | 1908 Gold Half Sovereign Bullion Coin Royal Mint £ 420.82 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin, George V, 22 CT gold £ 389.20 |
 | 1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 919.60 |
 | 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Full Sovereign 22ct Gold £ 770.00 |
 | 1902 Half Sovereign - Edward VII - 22ct Gold 3.994 g * £ 414.70 |
 | Australia. 1908 Sydney - Half Sovereign.. Near Full Lustre - aU/UNC £ 650.73 |
 | 1887 Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign – Sydney Mint – St George Reverse £ 1,077.70 |
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