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

The 1909 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 renowned Edward VII sovereign series issued from 1902 to 1910 and represents the final years of Edwardian sovereign coinage before the transition to 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 famous St. George and the Dragon design, one of the most celebrated motifs in world coinage. The small “P” mintmark beneath the exergue identifies this coin as a Perth Mint issue, reflecting Western Australia’s rich gold mining heritage and the importance of the Perth branch of the Royal Mint, which commenced operations in 1899.

The 1909 Perth Mint Sovereign is valued by both collectors and investors for its historical significance, recognised gold content, and Australian mint heritage. With a recorded mintage of approximately 4.52 million pieces, it remains a popular example of Edward VII Australian sovereign coinage and a classic addition to any historic gold collection.