The 1902 King Edward VII Gold Matt Proof Five Pound Coin is in some ways unique because of it’s finish. Instead of the normal highly polished proof finish this coin has a matt proof finish.
Edward VII reined 1901-10 and for his Coronation in 1902 the Royal Mint issued an 11-coin (the short set) and a 13-coin set (the long set). The 11-coin set was the current silver circulation coins plus Maundy, sovereign and half-sovereign. The 13-coin set added the £2 and £5. All the gold coins where struck with a matt proof finish which was an experimental finish at the time.
Matt (often spelled Matte in the USA) is a textured finish, a sort of etched/sandblasted low-reflective surface. It was also popular on American gold proof coins in the early 20th century. It lost popularity soon afterwards.
The 1902 Gold Matt Proof £5 Coin weighs 39.94g (equivalent to 5 sovereigns). 22 carat (91.67%) gold. The obverse shows the head of King Edward VII and the usual Latin inscription. Below the head are the initials of the designer ‘De S’, G. W. De Saulles. The reverse is Benedetto Pistrucci’s George and the Dragon.
1902 was the only year when King Edward VII issued £5, £2 and Crowns.
On eBay UK:
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 | 2022 Full Gold Sovereign Royal Arms bullion coin 7.99g 22ct unboxed £ 895.00 |
 | 1910 Royal Mint Full Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint – PCGS MS63 - Scarce in Grade £ 996.10 |
 | GEORGE V Half Sovereign Coin 22 Carat Gold 1913 3.99g XF - EHB £ 600.00 |
 | 1992 Proof Half Gold Sovereign Scarce £ 804.75 |
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 | 2008 Gold Sovereign With Certificate and Luxury Quality Wooden Case £ 1,165.50 |
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 | 1908 KING EDWARD VII GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN 22ct £ 475.00 |
 | 1981 Full Gold Sovereign In Luxury Case £ 1,137.75 |
 | 1980 Full Gold Sovereign In Luxury Case £ 1,137.75 |
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 | 1902 King Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign Coin £ 455.74 |
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 | 2024 Gold Sovereign 1/8th D-Day 22 Carat 1g Coin £ 167.10 |
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 | 2022 QEII Memorial Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign – LOW COA #0011. £ 968.78 |
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On eBay USA:
| 22 Carat Full Gold Sovereign £ 924.70 |
| 2022 Full Gold Sovereign Royal Arms bullion coin 7.99g 22ct unboxed £ 895.00 |
| 1910 Royal Mint Full Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint – PCGS MS63 - Scarce in Grade £ 996.10 |
| GEORGE V Half Sovereign Coin 22 Carat Gold 1913 3.99g XF - EHB £ 600.00 |
| 1992 Proof Half Gold Sovereign Scarce £ 804.75 |
| 1873 Young Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign £ 935.59 |
| 22 Carat 2002Half Sovereign In a 9ct Gold Pendant. £ 799.99 |
| 2024 Gold Sovereign 1/8th D-Day 22 Carat 1g Coin £ 167.10 |