g Edward VII (1901-1910), gold Half Sovereign, 1905, bare head right, De S below truncation for designer George W. De Saulles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:, rev. St. George and the Dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, edge milled, 3.99g (Marsh 508; S.3974B). General circulation wear, very fine.

Calendar year mintage 3,023,993.

The Latin legend translates as “Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith.”