Edward VII 1909 Gold Sovereign NGC MS 63

UNITED KINGDOM. Edward VII, 1901-10.
Gold 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.

During the reign of Edward VII, the Sovereign stood at the height of its international importance, trusted throughout the world for the accuracy of its weight and fineness. The substantial mintage of more than twelve million coins in 1909 reflects the continuing demand for British gold in international commerce.

The 1909 Sovereign is the penultimate date of Edward VII’s short series and bears the only definitive Sovereign portrait used during his reign, created by Royal Mint engraver George William de Saulles. Although readily available in circulated condition, comparatively few examples have been certified above the present grade. Graded NGC MS63, this coin has just eleven examples recorded finer.

In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 63 , certification number 8465827-007.

NGC Census in this grade: 53.
NGC Census in higher grade: 11
Reference: Fr-400; KM-805; Marsh-181; S-3969
Weight: 7.9881g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Diameter: 22mm.
Mintage: 12,157,099.
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.

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