Edward VII 1909-C Sovereign, Ottawa, AU55 crowned E to left

crowned E to left

In NGC holder graded AU53 though surely it deserves better

weak in parts both sides otherwise a bold very fine

with locks of his hair trailing down his neck

initial mark pansy (c

Edward VII 1909-C Sovereign, Ottawa, AU55 crowned E to leftEdward VII (1901 10), gold Sovereign, 1909 C, Ottawa Mint, Canada, bare head right, DeS below truncation for engraver George William De Saulles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:, rev. St George and dragon right, date in exergue, small WWP under lance, mintmark C at centre of ground line, B. P. in upper right of exergue for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, edge milled (Bentley 881; Marsh 184;