Gold Proof
Gold Proof
Edward VII 1902 Matte Proof Sovereign
Proof Condition
Price: £1,075.00
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Product code: HISE1902S
- Struck in a special Matte Proof finish for the Coronation year of Edward VII
- Low mintage of just 15,123
- Originally only issued in special collectors long and short sets
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In 1901 Edward VII became king following the death of Queen Victoria. The king only reigned for nine years, in contrast to his mother who held the title of Britain's longest reigning monarch until Her Majesty The Queen surpassed the record in September 2015. Although Edward became king in 1901, his first coins weren't struck until 1902.
This original Sovereign struck in and dated 1902, the year of Edward VII's coronation, features Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon on the reverse. The obverse features the first portrait of the king, known as the 'bare head' portrait, created by George William de Saulles.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Obverse Designer | George William de Saulles |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quality | Proof |
| Year | 1902 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
