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Edward VII 1908 gold Half-Sovereign

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Start price: £300

Estimated price: £300 - £400

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Description

g Edward VII (1901-10), gold Half-Sovereign, 1908, 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, tiny B.P. in exergue for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, 4.00g (Hill 511; Bull EFC 1427; S. 3974B). Toned good very fine.


Condition report:

Calendar year mintage 3,996,992.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.