1908 Gold Half-Sovereign Melbourne – Edward VII

1908 Gold Half-Sovereign Melbourne Reverse

The 1908 Gold Half-Sovereign Melbourne - Edward VII

The 1908 Melbourne Half-Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin

A small 'M' above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

King Edward VII’s bare head portrait, by George W. de Saulles, can be seen on the obverse of the coin.

Image credit: Museums Victoria
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1908. See Coins and Events of 1908
Monarch/Ruler: Edward VII (1901-1910)
Category: Half-Sovereigns. See more Half-Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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1908 KING EDWARD VII GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN 22ct
1908 KING EDWARD VII GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN 22ct
£ 475.00
1908 Edward VII Half Sovereign 22 Carat Gold Coin
1908 Edward VII Half Sovereign 22 Carat Gold Coin
£ 805.36
1908 Melbourne Edward VII Half Sovereign about Uncirculated
1908 Melbourne Edward VII Half Sovereign about Uncirculated
£ 661.22
AUSTRALIA 1908 MELBOURNE GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN RARE KEY DATE LOW MINT NICE UNC #01
AUSTRALIA 1908 MELBOURNE GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN RARE KEY DATE LOW MINT NICE UNC #01
£ 883.37
5 Gold Half Sovereigns King Edward VII 1905 1906 1907 1908 & 1909 In Walnut Case
5 Gold Half Sovereigns King Edward VII 1905 1906 1907 1908 & 1909 In Walnut Case
£ 2,250.70
Australia.  1908 Sydney - Half Sovereign.. Trace Lustre - aVF
Australia. 1908 Sydney - Half Sovereign.. Trace Lustre - aVF
£ 608.43
Great Britain. 1908 Half Sovereign..  EF - Much Lustre
Great Britain. 1908 Half Sovereign.. EF - Much Lustre
£ 658.61
Australia.  1908 Melbourne - Half Sovereign..   aVF
Australia. 1908 Melbourne - Half Sovereign.. aVF
£ 590.13

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