1902-M Australia Gold Sovereign Edward VII BU
Numismatic
1902-M Australia Gold Sovereign Edward VII BU
In 1902, the Melbourne Mint in Australia struck a classic gold Sovereign that captures a brief moment in British imperial history. This coin features a purity of 0.9167 gold, representing 0.2354 troy ounces of precious metal. It belongs to an era of global commerce where these gold pieces circulated widely across continents, serving as a standard of trade. The obverse of the coin displays the portrait of King Edward VII, whose reign was notable for lasting less than nine years. Surrounding his likeness are the traditional Latin inscriptions of his royal titles. On the reverse, the coin showcases the iconic depiction of St. George on horseback, engaged in his legendary battle to slay a dragon. This specific issue is distinguished by the letter M, a small mint mark indicating its origin at the Melbourne branch mint. With a total mintage of 4,267,000 pieces, this coin remains a fascinating artifact of early twentieth-century Australian minting and royal transition.
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Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1902 |
| Mint mark | M-Melbourne |
| Grade | Uncirculated |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Sovereign |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2354 troy oz |
| Purity | .9167 |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
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