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
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Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1915 M Australia Melbourne Full Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 7.9881g NGC MS 63 £ 939.00 |
 | 1909 Half Sovereign, Edward VII, Melbourne mint, rare £ 695.00 |
 | 1885 Full Gold Sovereign, Melbourne Mint Queen Victoria Young Head Full Sov £ 1,052.20 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Half Gold Sovereign Coin 4g £ 449.90 |
 | 1924-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,225.00 |
 | 1919-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,064.00 |
 | 1894 Queen Victoria Old ‘Veiled’ Head Australian 22ct Gold Full Sovereign £ 862.48 |
 | 1887 Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Victoria Young Head Key Date High Grade £ 1,150.00 |
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