Minted in 1910 in London, and at the Canadian and Australian branch mints in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney under the reign of Edward VII, almost 33 million gold sovereign coins were minted (originally a circulating coin, now a bullion coin). The 1910 Edward VII Sovereigns (1902-1910) are now VAT free in UK and provided they were minted after 1817 and a legal tender coin, free from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. They also are VAT free in European Union, the sovereigns meeting the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 (special scheme for investment gold).
| Mintmark | Mint | Mintage |
| L | London, United Kingdom | 22,379,624 |
| M | Melbourne, Australia | 3,054,547 |
| P | Perth, Australia | 5,646,049 |
| S | Sydney, Australia | 2,135,000 |
| C | Ottawa, Canada | 28,012 |
| Total sovereign minted in 1910 | 33.243.232 |
All Canadian gold sovereigns were manufactured in small numbers, they are highly collected. The 1910-C sovereign have a low mintage of only 28,012 pieces.
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (gr) | Thickness (mm) |
| 22,05 mm | Gross weight: 7,99 Gr Fine Gold: 7,32 Gr – 0.2354 troy ounce. | 1,52 mm |
| Edge and Orientation. | Millesimal fineness. | Composition. |
| ➣ Reeded / Milled ➣ Medal alignment ↑↑ | 22 carats; 917 ‰ | 91.67% gold and 8.33% Copper. |
| Mint and Mintmark | Financial Features | Mintage. |
| « The Royal Mint » London and Australia and Canadian mints. | Type: bullion coin. Production Years: 1817–present. Legal tender in the United Kingdom, value £1 = 20 shillings. | 1910 with 33.243.232 bullion coins. |
Edward VII Gold Sovereign Coin 1910, 22K (916 Fine Gold), 8g, London Mint.
With a high mintage of 22,379,624, only flawless specimens of the 1910 Edward VII Sovereign hold significant numismatic value. Generally, these coins trade at around $20 above the spot price, though dealers may offer slightly below spot. Overall, Sovereigns are excellent collector’s items—rich in history with an elegant, timeless appeal without feeling antiquated or rough.
Obverse 1910 Gold Sovereign.
Reverse 1910 Gold Sovereign
| Reverse : | Benedetto Pistrucci. Matte background with matte relief of bust of Edward VII. Legend EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN: REX F:D: IND: IMP: |
| Obverse : | George William De Saulles– Matte background with relief of Saint George killing the dragon. 1910 BP. |
How to buy a Gold Sovereign 1910.
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:
- The crest of St George’s helmet;
- St George’s chest, together with the strap & pin fastening his cloak;
- The bridle as it crosses the horse’s neck;
- The muscle separation in St George’s upper thigh;
- The horse’s forequarters & rump;
- The “bloodline” in the sword;
- The upper band across St George’s boot;
- The dragon’s torso below it’s neck;
- As always, the rims and fields.
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:
- The crest of St George’s helmet;
- St George’s chest, together with the strap & pin fastening his cloak;
- The bridle as it crosses the horse’s neck;
- The muscle separation in St George’s upper thigh;
- The horse’s forequarters & rump;
- The “bloodline” in the sword;
- The upper band across St George’s boot;
- The dragon’s torso below its neck.