The 1908 Gold Sovereign. Melbourne Mint, Australia.The 1908 Melbourne 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: Naomi Andrzejeski, Museums Victoria.
Mintage: 3,080,148 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne 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: Australia
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 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1902 EDWARD VII FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE MINT £ 975.70 |
 | Queen Victoria - 1899 M Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint Gold Sovereign £ 1,099.99 |
 | 1908 Melbourne Edward VII Half Sovereign about Uncirculated £ 661.22 |
 | 1908 Full Gold Sovereign Edward VII Coin In Capsule £ 975.70 |
 | 1901 Queen Victoria Great Veiled Head, Gold Half 1/2 Sovereign Coin £ 537.10 |
 | Australia. 1908 Melbourne - Half Sovereign.. aVF £ 590.13 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1908 MELBOURNE GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN RARE KEY DATE LOW MINT NICE UNC #01 £ 883.37 |
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