g Edward VII (1901-10), gold Half-Sovereigns (3), 1908, 1909, 1910, bare head right, De S. below truncation for engraver George W De Saulles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:, rev. St George slaying the dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, date in exergue with B.P. designer initials (Hill 511, 512, 513; Bull EGC 1427, 1428, 1429; M.C.E. 511, 512, 513; S 3974B). Generally toned, all with some light surface marks, first two have been slabbed and graded by PCGS as MS63, last by NGC as MS63. (3)PCGS Certifications 206767.63/42272067 and 206768.63/42272069, NGC Certification 6066382-051.
1908 Calendar year mintage 3,996,992.
1909 Calendar year mintage 4,010,715.
1910 Calendar year mintage 5,023,881.
The Latin legend on the obverse translates as "Edward the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."
Price realized | 775 GBP |
Starting price | 700 GBP |