1904 King Edward VII Melbourne Mint Gold Sovereign – 22ct Gold

The 1904 King Edward VII Gold Sovereign is a historic British Empire gold coin struck at the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint in Australia. Produced in 22 carat (.9167 fine) gold, this sovereign weighs 7.98 grams and contains approximately 7.322 grams (0.2354 troy ounces) of pure gold. It forms part of the prestigious Edward VII sovereign series issued from 1902 to 1910 and represents the early Edwardian period of British coinage.

The obverse features the uncrowned “Bare Head” portrait of King Edward VII, created by engraver George William de Saulles. The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s timeless St. George and the Dragon design, one of the most recognisable motifs in numismatic history. The “M” mintmark beneath the exergue identifies this piece as having been struck at the historic Melbourne Mint, one of Australia’s original branches of the Royal Mint.

The 1904 Melbourne Mint Sovereign is prized by collectors and investors for its combination of historic significance, Australian mint heritage, and internationally recognised gold content. With a recorded mintage of approximately 3.743 million coins, it remains a desirable example of Edward VII Australian sovereign coinage.