Description
| Face value description | 1 sovereign |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Fineness | 916.7 Au |
| Product weight in grams | 7.98805 g |
| Gold weight in grams | 7.315 g |
| Manufacturer | United Kingdom |
|
Thickness |
1.52 mm |
Obverse
The obverse portrays King Edward VII. Around his effigy is the text “EDWARDS VII DG BRITT OMN REX FD IND IMP”, which translates as “Edward the Seventh, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India”.
Reverse
The reverse displays the motif of the Christian martyr St. George slaying the dragon. The design was made by the acclaimed Italian engraver and chief medallist at the Royal Mint, Benedetto Pistrucci. The year of mintage is shown at the bottom.
