Great Britain Gold Sovereign Edward VII

$ 732

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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.