The 1875 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne MintGold Sovereign of Queen Victoria minted at the Melbourne Mint, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. SCBC: 3857.
A small 'M' below the head on the Obverse indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Australia.
The Reverse depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. On this coin the initials B.P. are in small text and the horse has a long tail.
The edge is milled.
The Obverse shows the young head portrait of Queen Victoria facing left by William Wyon; his initials WW are on the truncation of the neck. Legend is "VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:".Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: 1,888,405 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1875. See Coins and Events of 1875
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1875 M Queen Victoria Great Britain Australia Melbourne Gold Sovereign PCGS MS64 £ 3,900.00 |
 | 1879 gold sovereign Melbourne mint mark £ 1,001.20 |
 | 1875 M, Melbourne Mint Victoria young head gold sovereign £ 1,000.00 |
 | 1893 M Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint 22ct Scarce Date £ 949.00 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 440.20 |
 | 1914 George V Gold Full Sovereign – Melbourne Mint – 22ct Gold – WWI Year £ 899.20 |
 | 1885 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint 22ct - Nice Coin £ 965.50 |
 | 1899 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - St George & Dragon Reverse £ 822.70 |
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