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
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | Rare 1872 Full Sovereign Melbourne Aus Shield Back Mint Young Head 22 Carat Gold £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1885 Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign - Melbourne Mint (M) - Young Head £ 870.00 |
 | SCARCE 1917 MELBOURNE MINT KING GEORGE V 22ct GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN £ 949.18 |
 | RARE 1923 MELBOURNE KING GEORGE V 22ct GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN £ 965.50 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,150.00 |
 | 1887 Queen VICTORIA Melbourne Australia Mint Sovereign 22ct Gold Coin 7.98g £ 1,006.30 |
 | Australia.. 1873 Melbourne - Half Sovereign. Trace Lustre - Fine £ 680.69 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
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