The 1873 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne MintThe 1873 Melbourne Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon can be seen on the reverse of the coin. Horse with long tail. Small BP initials.
A small ‘M’ just below the Queen’s portrait indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the obverse of the coin. Designed by William Wyon RA, you can see the initials 'WW' on the truncation of the neck.
Image credit: Museums Victoria.
Mintage: 752,199 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1873. See Coins and Events of 1873
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
and see which Sovereigns coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1879 M Australia Melbourne Full Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 7.9881g NGC MS 60 £ 1,200.00 |
 | 1873 Full Sovereign, Sydney Mint Young Victoria Gold Full Sovereign £ 1,098.10 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,200.00 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,150.00 |
 | 1902 EDWARD VII FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE MINT £ 904.30 |
 | 1885 Full Gold Sovereign, Melbourne Mint Queen Victoria Young Head Full Sov £ 1,098.10 |
 | Australia. 1873 Melbourne - Half Sovereign. Much Lustre - gVF £ 954.53 |
 | Australia.. 1873 Melbourne - Half Sovereign. Trace Lustre - Fine £ 675.06 |
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