The 1871 Gold Sovereign Sydney. Shield.Minted at the Royal Mint, Sydney Branch, New South Wales, Australia. Mint mark 'S' on reverse below shield.
Reverse shows a crowned shield by Jean B. Merlen. Legend: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID DEF.
Obverse is young head of Queen Victoria by William Wyon. Legend VICTORIA DEI GRATIA with date below.Image credit: Museums Victoria.
Mintage: 2,814,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Sydney Mint
Minted in 1871. See Coins and Events of 1871
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1871 GB Gold Full Sovereign Coin NGC-MS63 £ 1,434.70 |
 | 1871 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign £ 1,125.00 |
 | 1870 AUSTRALIA Victoria Full Sovereign Sydney Mint - Rare design £ 1,295.00 |
 | 1901 Victoria Old ‘Veiled’ Head Australian 22ct Gold Full Sovereign £ 811.48 |
 | Rare 1838 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - Good Condition £ 2,301.70 |
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