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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 | 1886M Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint | Victoria Young Head | G&D Reverse £ 839.99 |
 | 1873 FULL SOVEREIGN 22ct GOLD QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD SHIELD BACK £ 904.30 |
 | 1873 Full Sovereign, Sydney Mint Young Victoria Gold Full Sovereign £ 883.90 |
 | Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Edward VII 1906 VGC £ 414.70 |
 | 1902 Half Sovereign - Edward VII - 22ct Gold 3.994 g * £ 414.70 |
 | 1885 Full Gold Sovereign, Melbourne Mint Queen Victoria Young Head Full Sov £ 883.90 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
 | Gold Sovereign - aUNC - 1925 London King George V British Gold Coin 22ct 8g £ 1,158.00 |
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