Sovereign Edward VII Gold Coin | 1902-1910

Sovereign Edward VII Gold Coin | 1902-1910

The Sovereign Edward VII, struck by The Royal Mint between 1902 and 1910, is one of the most historically significant issues in the entire Sovereign series. Made from 22-carat gold (917/1000 fineness) and weighing 7.98 g gross (7.32 g fine gold), these coins embody the grandeur of the Edwardian era — the brief but brilliant reign of Edward VII, who transformed Buckingham Palace into a centre of European diplomacy and society. Today, they are highly sought by collectors and bullion holders seeking historic gold at a modest premium over spot.

Specifications

• Issuing authority: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom
• Reign period: 1902-1910 (Edward VII)
• Metal: Gold
• Fineness: 917/1000 (22-carat)
• Gross weight: 7.98 g
• Fine gold content: approx. 7.32 g
• Diameter: 22.05 mm
• Obverse: Portrait of King Edward VII (Pistrucci/De Saulles)
• Reverse: St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
• Condition: Good Very Fine to Extremely Fine (varies by coin)

About the Edward VII Sovereign

Edward VII reigned from 1901 to 1910, a decade at the height of British imperial power. His Sovereigns were struck at The Royal Mint in London and at branch mints in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth), Canada (Ottawa) and South Africa (Pretoria) — offering collectors the additional dimension of mint-mark variety. The obverse by De Saulles faces right, while the reverse retains Pistrucci's immortal St George and the Dragon. Over a century old, these coins retain their full gold content and remain fully liquid across European bullion markets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much fine gold does the Edward VII Sovereign contain? A: Approximately 7.32 g at 917/1000 — the same standard every Sovereign has carried since 1817.

Q: Do mint marks affect value? A: Yes. Non-London mint marks (S, M, P, C, SA) and scarce dates carry collector premiums over common London issues.

Q: Is the Edward VII Sovereign VAT-exempt in the EU? A: Yes. As investment-grade gold (fineness above 900/1000, legal tender), it is VAT-exempt under EU Directive 98/80/EC.