The 1879 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint
The 1879 Melbourne Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon can be seen on the reverse of the coin. A small ‘M’ just below the Queen’s portrait indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Australia.
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the obverse of the coin.
Only 2,740,594 sovereigns were struck at the Melbourne Mint in 1879 (Not including shield back mintage figures).
Mintage: 2,740,594 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1879. See Coins and Events of 1879
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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 | Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin 1886 D.G. Britanniar Melbourne Preloved £ 1,000.00 |
 | 1879 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,077.70 |
 | 1871-S Sydney Mint Gold Sovereign – PCGS AU58 £ 1,077.70 |
 | 1869 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back £ 925.00 |
 | 1862 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back - 22ct Gold £ 910.00 |
 | Half gold sovereign coin 1896 22ct Victoria Veiled Head £ 445.30 |
 | 1887 Victoria Gold Sovereign Jubilee Head London Mint EF 7.98g Coin £ 919.60 |
 | 1880 Victoria Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint Young Head St George Reverse £ 975.70 |
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