1874 Gold Sovereign Melbourne (St George)

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The 1874 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne (St George) 

Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin.

In 1874 there was also a shield reverse.

The edge is reeded.

The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Victoria by William Wyon. The engravers initials ('WW') are embedded in the truncation of the neck.

Below the neck is a capital 'M' indicating the Melbourne Mint.

Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
 
Mintage: 1,373,298 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1874. See Coins and Events of 1874
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: United Kingdom
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