1882 Gold Sovereign Melbourne – Shield

1882 Sovereign Melbourne Reverse
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The 1882 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint - Shield

This sovereign was made in Australia, in the Melbourne Mint. On the Reverse see there is a small 'M' below the shield;

The Reverse of the 1882 Melbourne is a shield. The 1882 Sidney Sovereign has St George on the Reverse.

The Obverse shows a young head portrait of Queen Victoria by William Wyon.

Image credit: Naomi Andrzejeski, Museums Victoria
 
Mintage: 2,465,781 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1882. See Coins and Events of 1882
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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