Description
Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom 1901-1910 AD, Gold Matte-Proof Two Pounds (15.98g, 28.5mm) dated 1902. Obverse: Bare Head of Edward VII facing right, legend around, “EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:”. Reverse: Figure of Saint George on horseback to right, wielding sword and wearing plumed helmet and billowing cloak, slaying the Dragon which falls to right, date “1902” in exergue. Edge: Milled. Spink-3968. Minor graze across Edward VII’s face. Near FDC.
The Obverse Latin legend reads “Edwardus Septimus, Dei Gratia, Brittaniarum Omnium Rex, Fidei Defensor, Indiae Imperator”, translating to “Edward the Seventh, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India”.