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 Gold Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1879 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,230.70 |
 | 1915 M Australia Melbourne Full Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 7.9881g NGC MS 63 £ 935.00 |
 | 1817 Sovereign - George III British Gold Coin*857 £ 1,850.00 |
 | 1923-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,074.00 |
 | 1876 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT FREE P&P £ 925.00 |
 | 1876 Queen Victoria Young Head Full Sovereign (Melbourne ) 7.96g £ 919.60 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin £ 1,128.70 |
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