1908 Gold Sovereign Sydney

1908 Gold Sovereign Sydney Reverse

The 1908 Gold Sovereign. Sydney Mint, Australia.

The 1908 Sydney Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. A small 'S' above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in Sydney, New South Wales, 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: 2,017,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Sydney 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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1910 Royal Mint Full Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint – PCGS MS63 - Scarce in Grade
1910 Royal Mint Full Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint – PCGS MS63 - Scarce in Grade
£ 996.10
SCARCE AU58 1883 Sydney Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1883S
SCARCE AU58 1883 Sydney Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1883S
£ 1,390.00
1908 Full Gold Sovereign Edward VII Coin In Capsule
1908 Full Gold Sovereign Edward VII Coin In Capsule
£ 975.70
1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney)
1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney)
£ 982.00
1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney)
1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney)
£ 1,057.00
Queen Victoria - 1888 S Gold Sovereign - Sydney Mint Gold Sovereign
Queen Victoria - 1888 S Gold Sovereign - Sydney Mint Gold Sovereign
£ 1,099.99
Australia.  1908 Sydney - Half Sovereign.. Trace Lustre - aVF
Australia. 1908 Sydney - Half Sovereign.. Trace Lustre - aVF
£ 608.43
RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M
RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M
£ 1,350.00

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