The 1908 Gold Sovereign - CanadaThis is a rare satin finish proof Edward VII Gold Sovereign minted at the Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint in Canada. Only 633 minted. The mintmark is a small 'C' just above the date on the Reverse. SCBC 3970.
The 1908 Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. Minmark 'C' above date.
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: 633 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Canadian Mint
Minted in 1908. See Coins and Events of 1908
Monarch/Ruler: Edward VII (1901-1910)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: Canada
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 | 1908 KING EDWARD VII GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN 22ct £ 475.00 |
 | 1908 Full Gold Sovereign Edward VII Coin In Capsule £ 975.70 |
 | 1910 Edward VII 22ct Gold Half Sovereign - Nice condition £ 516.65 |
 | 1908 King Edward VII Full Gold Sovereign 22k £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1902 EDWARD VII FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE MINT £ 975.70 |
 | 1902 King Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign Coin £ 455.74 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1908 MELBOURNE GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN RARE KEY DATE LOW MINT NICE UNC #01 £ 883.37 |
 | Half Sovereign Pendant with Edward VII 1910 22ct Gold chain £ 1,128.70 |
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