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Edward VII 1907 gold Half-Sovereign

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Start price: £320

Estimated price: £320 - £360

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Description

g Edward VII (1901-10), gold Half-Sovereign, 1907, 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:, rev. St George slaying the dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, date in exergue with B.P. designer initials for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, 3.97g (Hill 510; Bull EGC 1426; M.C.E. 636; S 3974B). Toned with some wear to high points, very fine.


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The Latin legend on the obverse translates as Edward the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.