Edward VII 1909 Gold Half-Sovereign PCGS MS64

UNITED KINGDOM. Edward VII, 1901-10.
Gold Half-Sovereign, 1909. London.
Bare head right; EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN: REX F:D: IND: IMP:. / St George slaying the dragon right; date in exergue.

An attractive near-gem Half-Sovereign with bright yellow-gold surfaces and a fine satiny lustre. Edward VII’s portrait retains well-defined hair and beard detail, while the reverse displays a crisply rendered St George and the Dragon against pleasingly lustrous fields. Scattered light contact marks do little to detract from its overall appeal.

Graded PCGS MS64, the present coin is one of seven examples recorded at this level, with only four certified finer. A choice example of the 1909 London issue.

In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS64 , certification number 54199786.

PCGS population in this grade: 7.
PCGS population in higher grade: 4.
Reference: Fr-401; KM-804; Marsh-512; S-3974B
Weight: 3.99g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)
Diameter: 19mm.
Mintage: 4,010,715.
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.

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