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With a history spanning more than 1,100 years, The Royal Mint is a British maker of thoughtfully designed products and services. We make original coin collections and gifts to celebrate special moments, and offer eye-opening experiences, investment opportunities and produce currency for the UK.
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Here is your chance to own a piece of History! - This piece has a mass of 7.98 grams at 22ct gold meaning this piece of history will always contain 7.32 grams of pure gold which has only increased in value in the last 12 months.
History and raw metal value contained in one. This Gold Sovereign has found its way to us from 1905 and has a history spanning just over 200 years. First struck in 1817 for use as everyday currency in Britain, it was introduced as part of the Great Recoinage of 1816. Sovereigns today continue to have their own unique stories and history.

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Benedetto Pistrucci, the Italian engraver at the Royal Mint, created the engraving of St George attacking a dragon with his sword. In 1901 Edward VII became king following the death of Queen Victoria. The king only reigned for nine years, in contrast to his mother who held the title of Britain's longest-reigning monarch until Her Majesty The Queen surpassed the record in September 2015.
Although Edward became king in 1901, his first coins were not struck until 1902. This original Sovereign, struck in 1905, features Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon on the reverse. The obverse features the portrait of the king, by George William de Saulles.
George William De Saulles designed the right‑facing bust used on Edward VII sovereigns.
Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci, the Italian engraver at the Royal Mint, created the engraving of St George attacking a dragon with his sword.
Obverse: George William De Saulles designed the right‑facing bust used on Edward VII sovereigns.
The obverse bears the legend:
EDWARDVS VII D:G:BRITT:OMN:REX:F:D:IND:IMP:

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7.98 grams
91.76% Fine Gold | 22ct
Coin
Full Sovereign Coin
22.05 mm
1905
1 Sovereign
Circulated
5,910,403
22ct Fine Gold Coin
The Royal Mint - United Kingdom
Christchurch Gold Guarantees purity of all items
1905-KE7-XAU-FLSOV
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