Lot 1001
Edward VII (1901-1910). Gold Sovereign, 1908 P, Perth Mint. Bare head right, De S. below truncation for engraver George W De Saulles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:, Reverse; St George slaying the dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, P at center of ground line for Perth, tiny B.P. in exergue for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, edge milled (Bentley 854; McDonald 230; Marsh 201; S 3972). Toned with light nick. In NGC holder graded MS 63. Estimated Value $500 - UP
NGC Certification Number 6066377-050. We note as of June 2021 that NGC have graded 135 pieces of which only two are finer. PCGS have graded 154 pieces of which 31 are finer. Calendar Year Mintage 4,875,617. The Latin legend on the obverse translates as "Edward the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."
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