The 1893 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne MintGold Sovereign of Queen Victoria minted at the Melbourne Mint, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. SCBC: 3875.
The Reverse depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. A small 'M' above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Australia.
The edge is milled.
The Obverse shows the Old (Veiled) Head portrait of Queen Victoria. The obverse was designed by English sculptor Sir Thomas Brock (initials T.B. at base of head). Legend is "VICTORIA . DEI . GRA . BRITT . REGINA . FID . DEF . IND . IMP".Coin shown is the Proof version.
Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: 1,649,352 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1893. See Coins and Events of 1893
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1893 M Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint 22ct Scarce Date £ 949.00 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria gold half sovereign "Old Head" with veil £ 481.00 |
 | 1879 gold sovereign Melbourne mint mark £ 1,001.20 |
 | EXCELLENT QUEEN VICTORIA 1893 GOLD SOVEREIGN £ 3,750.00 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 440.20 |
 | 1911 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 414.70 |
 | 1899 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - St George & Dragon Reverse £ 822.70 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Old head Full Gold Sovereign £ 1,026.70 |
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