The 1908 Perth Mint Gold Sovereign of King Edward VII features the bare head of Edward VII facing right, with "De S." below the truncation, indicating the engraver George William De Saulles. Surrounding the portrait is the Latin legend "EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:", which translates to "Edward the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."

The reverse showcases Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic design of St George slaying the dragon. The Perth mintmark "P" is located at the centre of the ground line, and the engraver's initials "B.P." appear in tiny letters in the exergue.

This particular coin has been graded MS61 by NGC, indicating a high level of preservation with minimal wear and good lustre. The coin exhibits some toning and light nicks, which is consistent with its grade.

Key specifications of the 1908 Perth Sovereign:

• Weight: 7.98 grams

• Diameter: 22.05 mm

• Composition: 22 carat gold (0.917 fine)

• Edge: Milled

• Mintage: 4,875,617

The 1908 Perth Sovereign is part of the Edward VII series (1901-1910) and is sought after by collectors as a product of the Perth Mint, one of Australia's official bullion mints, it carries additional significance in the numismatic world.

NGC certification 6066377-042