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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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| 1879-M Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint - Circulated £ 873.70 |
| 1879 gold sovereign Melbourne mint mark £ 1,001.20 |
| RARE 1872 M Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Melbourne Young Head First Year £ 1,025.00 |
 | King George 1V 1823 Gold Double Sovereign coin St George & Dragon Reverse £ 2,556.70 |
 | Victoria 1863 22 carat gold half sovereign, young head and very rare high Sheild £ 4,086.70 |
 | Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin 1871 - Victoria Era (1837-1901) Uncertified £ 1,025.68 |
| 1912 George V Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Gold British Royal Mint £ 415.00 |
 | 1912 George V Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Gold St George & Dragon £ 415.00 |
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