1905 King Edward VII Perth Mint Gold Sovereign – 22ct Gold

The 1905 King Edward VII Gold Sovereign is a historic British Empire gold coin struck at the Perth branch of the Royal Mint in Western 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 distinguished Edward VII sovereign series issued between 1902 and 1910, representing the early years of the Edwardian period.

The obverse features the uncrowned “Bare Head” portrait of King Edward VII, designed by George William de Saulles. The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous St. George and the Dragon design, one of the most iconic motifs in world coinage. The “P” mintmark beneath the exergue identifies this coin as a Perth Mint issue, linking it to Australia’s historic gold minting heritage and the Royal Mint’s Western Australian branch.

The 1905 Perth Mint Sovereign is a highly collectible Australian branch mint sovereign, valued for its historical significance, recognised gold content, and connection to Australia’s gold rush era. With a recorded mintage of approximately 4.88 million coins, it remains a desirable piece for both sovereign collectors and precious metal investors.