1909 Gold Sovereign Melbourne

1909 Gold Sovereign Melbourne Reverse MV

The 1909 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint

The 1909 Melbourne Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. The small 'M' above the date indicates that this coin was minted in the Melbourne Mint, Victoria, Australia.

King Edward VII’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin, designed by G W De Saulles (initials DeS at base of neck).

Image credit: Museums Victoria.
 
Mintage: 3,029,538 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1909. See Coins and Events of 1909
Monarch/Ruler: Edward VII (1901-1910)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: Australia
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1895m Gold Victoria Full Sovereign Coin, Melbourne Mint, Veiled Head
1895m Gold Victoria Full Sovereign Coin, Melbourne Mint, Veiled Head
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1909 Half Sovereign, Edward VII, Melbourne mint, rare
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Australia 1909 M Gold 1/2 Sovereign Circulated Edward VII Melbourne Mint
Australia 1909 M Gold 1/2 Sovereign Circulated Edward VII Melbourne Mint
£ 570.60
1875 M, Melbourne Mint Victoria young head gold sovereign
1875 M, Melbourne Mint Victoria young head gold sovereign
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1926-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne)
1926-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne)
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1912-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne)
1912-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne)
£ 1,150.00
Half Sovereign Victoria Jubilee Head 1897 Gold Sovereign Coin
Half Sovereign Victoria Jubilee Head 1897 Gold Sovereign Coin
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1892 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin Melbourne Mint with A 9ct Gold Mount VGC
1892 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin Melbourne Mint with A 9ct Gold Mount VGC
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