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The 1910 Edward VII Gold Sovereign is an elegant and enduring symbol of British coinage at the dawn of the twentieth century. Struck in 22 carat gold to the precise standards of The Royal Mint, this sovereign was among the final issues of Edward VII’s short but influential reign. The obverse features the distinguished bare‑headed portrait of the king by the acclaimed engraver George William de Saulles, whose rendering captures both the dignity and quiet authority of a modern monarch. The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s timeless depiction of St George slaying the dragon, a design first created for coinage in 1817 and revered as one of the greatest achievements in numismatic art.

Issued during a period of global stability and confidence in the empire, the 1910 sovereign circulated widely across Britain and its dominions, carrying with it the prestige of a coin recognised the world over. Each piece was struck to exacting standards, with sharp detail and a lustrous finish that reflected the technical excellence of The Royal Mint’s work in this era. For collectors, the 1910 sovereign marks the closing chapter of the Edwardian coinage before the transition to the reign of George V, offering a glimpse of a world on the cusp of change. With its traditional weight, purity, and artistry, this sovereign remains one of the most admired and historically resonant coins of the early twentieth century.

Specification

Specification Value
Denomination Sovereign
Alloy 22 Carat Gold
Weight 7.98 g
Diameter 22.05mm
Reverse Designer Benedetto Pistrucci
Specification Value
Obverse Designer George William De Saulles
Quality Circulating
Year 1910
Pure Metal Type Gold
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