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Product ID
13986
1902 Gold Matte Proof Five Pound Quintuple Sovereign - Edward VII
1902 Edward VII Gold Proof £5 Coin.
The 1902 gold five pounds, or quintuple sovereign, was issued in proof and normal (non-proof) versions, as part of the new designs for the newly ascended King Edward VII. It is only one of three dates of gold five pound coin which was issued for general circulation, in addition to proof or pattern issues. This proof version has an all matt finish, as did all the proof coins for this year.
The coin contains 1.1771 troy ounces of gold and is struck in 22 carat fineness. It has a total mintage of 8,066.
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Five Pounds History
The first gold quintuple sovereign (£5 coin), was issued in 1820, and is considered by some to be a pattern coin. In 1826 and 1839, proofs were issued as part of complete proof coin sets, and this also occurred in 1902, 1911, and 1937. Only in 1887, 1893, and 1902 were ordinary circulation types issued in addition to proof versions.
The coins appear to have been a popular target for counterfeiters - you can read more about this on our Fake British Gold £5 Coins blog.
Edward VII Quintuple Sovereigns
Although Edward VII aceeded to the British throne in 1901, the first year of his coinage was 1902. Gold five pound coins (quintuple sovereigns) were issued in both ordinary uncirculated, and proof versions, the proofs being issued as part of 13-coin sets. The mintage figures for both types was surprisingly high.
1902 Matt Proof Collection
For the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902, the Royal Mint issued two different proof coin sets: the eleven coin set and also a thirteen coin set. The latter has the addition of a two pound gold coin (a double sovereign), and a five pound gold piece.
For some reason, the Mint decided to issued this set with an all matt finish rather than the more normal highly polished proof finish. The complete set is presented in its original red leather box. For collectors of modern proof sets, please note that in those far off ancient days, the Mint were not in the habit of issuing any certificate with their proof sets, but then in those days there was far less marketing of coin sets, and the issue price would have been little more than the face value, which was £2.1.10, two pounds one shilling and ten pence, the equivalent of £2.09 in its modern decimal equivalent. With the leather box, the total cost may have been around £2.25 to £2.50 in total.
Obverse
George William de Saulles designed the Edward VII coinage portrait, which appears on the obverse of the coin. The inscription reads:
EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN: REX F:D: IND: IMP:
Reverse
The reverse shows the iconic St. George and the Dragon engraving by Benedetto Pistrucci. This design has been used since 1817 on the reverse of most dates of Sovereigns, with a few exceptions.
BP can be seen under the ground on the right hand side in the exergue.
Specification
| Metal | Gold |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Weight / Size | Quintuple |
| Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 1.177 |
| Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
| Mintage Figure | 8,066 |
| Retail Price | £3,790 |
| Date | 1902 |
| Obverse Designer | George William De Saulles |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Issuing Monarch | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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- Tuesday 24th December 2024 - Phone lines 9:30 - 14:00 (Last showroom appointment 12:00pm - Collections Only).
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Delivery Information
We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows.
Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.
- Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6.
Orders under £60
- Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.
If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.
For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.
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Postal Insurance
We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products.
- Orders under £1500 there is no additional fee.
- Orders over £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee.
If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to call the showroom on +441253343081 and one of our team can discuss your purchase.
Terms of Sale - Key Points
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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.
All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out.
If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.
Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.
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