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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 | 1854 Full Sovereign Gold Coin £ 950.00 |
 | 1910 Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Gold £ 516.70 |
 | 1915 M Australia Melbourne Full Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 7.9881g NGC MS 63 £ 915.00 |
 | 1893 M Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint 22ct Scarce Date £ 1,099.00 |
 | 1852 Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin Shield Reverse £ 895.00 |
 | 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 1887 Victoria Jubilee Head £ 895.00 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
 | 1887 Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Victoria Young Head Key Date High Grade £ 1,129.00 |
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