1907 King Edward VII Melbourne Mint Gold Sovereign – 22ct Gold

The 1907 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 between 1902 and 1910 and represents the continuing legacy of Australia’s early gold minting history.

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 recognisable images in world coinage. The “M” mintmark located beneath the exergue identifies this sovereign as a Melbourne Mint issue, one of the historic Australian branches of the Royal Mint.

The 1907 Melbourne Mint Sovereign is highly regarded among collectors and investors for its combination of historical significance, Australian mint heritage, and internationally recognised gold content. With a recorded mintage of approximately 3.33 million pieces, it remains a desirable example of Edwardian-era sovereign coinage.