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1909-C Sovereign MS Values
Details
The Sovereign was a worldwide standard in gold weighting coming in around 1/4 ounce (0.2355), or 7.99 grams. Equivalent to 1 British Pound at face value, the common dates of these coins are commonly sold today as bullion items.
Obverse: Effigy of King Edward VII.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Ottawa
Mintage:
16,273
Coinage Type:
Canadian Gold Sovereign
Coinage Years:
1909-1910
Composition:
Gold
Mint Mark:
C
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.917
Weight:
7.9881 gr
Weight:
0.2354 oz
Coin Rulers Name:
Edward VII
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:, D.S.
Obverse Designer:
George W. DeSaulles
Reverse Lettering:
1909
Reverse Designer:
Benedetto Pistrucci
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