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Great Britain / United Kingdom - 1 Sovereign 1906 - VF-XF - Edward VII - Gold 916, 7.98g, 22mm Only 10% fees + VAT on this item Mintage: 10,467,000 coins General Description: The Great Britain 1 Sovereign 1906 is an excellent example from the reign of Edward VII, featuring his portrait on the obverse. Graded VF-XF, this coin retains strong details with only light signs of wear, reflecting the high-quality minting of the period. Struck in Gold 916, with a 7.98g weight and a 22mm diameter, this coin is a beautiful specimen of British numismatic history. The 1 Sovereign 1906 presents Edward VII's portrait on the obverse, accompanied by the Latin inscription, ”EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA. BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:” (Edward VII, by the grace of God, King of all Britain, Defender of the Faith). The reverse showcases the classic St. George and the Dragon design by Bertel Thorvaldsen, symbolizing the strength and courage of the British Empire at the start of the 20th century. Front: The obverse shows Edward VII's portrait, crowned and facing left, with the inscription ”EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA. BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF.” (Edward VII, by the grace of God, King of all Britain, Defender of the Faith). Back: The reverse features the iconic St. George and the Dragon, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen, with the year 1906 and the inscription ”ONE SOVEREIGN.”