The 1909 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint - Edward VIIThe 1909 Melbourne Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. The small 'M' above the date indicates that this coin was minted in the Melbourne Mint, Victoria, Australia.
King Edward VII’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin, designed by G W De Saulles (initials DeS at base of neck).Image credit: Museums Victoria.
Mintage: 3,029,538 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1909. See Coins and Events of 1909
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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