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1910 Perth Mint Gold Sovereign22 Carat Gold |
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Although Edward VII acceded to the throne in 1901, he was not crowned until 1902, and the first coins issued for him were dated 1902, all 1901 dated coins continuing to bear Queen Victoria's head. As sovereigns remained in circulation as pound coins until the first world war, most Edward sovereigns are quite worn. Because 1902 was the first date of his reign, some people tended to store a few nice shiny new coins, although few could afford to save sovereigns. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Mintage 5,646,049 |
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Many of the foundations of Australia’s monetary system, economy and society that are today taken for granted were laid during the Edwardian era. Most of our national government institutions were established at this time; the Banknote Act was passed; and Australia’s first currency coins were issued. The first battalion of Commonwealth troops entered active service in 1902; many major public buildings were erected; and a large number of regional towns & centres were established. Only one portrait was used on the sovereigns of Edward VII, from 1902 to 1910 inclusive. The engraving of his hair is in fairly low relief, and tends to very quickly show signs of wear. Contact marks and wear that would be focused on a small surface area on another sovereign is spread over a wide portion of Edward’s portrait When collectors examine a sovereign with the St George reverse, there are a certain number of points which are examined closely for strike & wear. From top to bottom, they are:
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