1/2 Sovereign - Edward VII

€5,502.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1902-1910
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Sovereign
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight3.99 g
Dimensions19.2 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: George William de Saulles
Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#804, Sp#3974
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS VII D:G:BRITT:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP:
(Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionSt. George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.  Note: varieties exist (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1909 B.P.
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1902  - Sp#3974A - 4 244 457
1902  - Sp#3974A; Matte Proof - 15 123
1903  - Sp#3974A - 2 522 057
1904  - Sp#3974A - 1 717 440
1904  - Sp#3974B (mintage incl. Sp#3974A) -
1905  - Sp#3974B - 3 023 993
1906  - Sp#3974B - 4 245 437
1907  - Sp#3974B - 4 233 421
1908  - Sp#3974B - 3 996 992
1909  - Sp#3974B - 4 010 715
1910  - Sp#3974B - 5 023 881
Catalog ID4371858910
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