1909 King Edward VII Melbourne Mint Gold Sovereign – 22ct Gold

The 1909 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 final years of Edwardian sovereign production before the reign of King George V.

The obverse features the uncrowned “Bare Head” portrait of King Edward VII, designed by George William de Saulles. The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s legendary St. George and the Dragon design, one of the most iconic motifs in world coinage. The small “M” mintmark beneath the exergue identifies this coin as a Melbourne Mint issue, linking it to Australia’s important heritage as a major gold-producing region of the British Empire.

The 1909 Melbourne Mint Sovereign is valued by both collectors and investors for its historical significance, Australian branch mint heritage, and internationally recognised gold content. With a recorded mintage of approximately 3.03 million coins, it remains a desirable example of Edward VII sovereign coinage and a classic addition to any historic gold collection.