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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 | 1885 Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign - Melbourne Mint (M) - Young Head £ 870.00 |
 | SCARCE 1917 MELBOURNE MINT KING GEORGE V 22ct GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN £ 949.18 |
 | RARE 1923 MELBOURNE KING GEORGE V 22ct GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN £ 965.50 |
 | RARE 1924 MELBOURNE KING GEORGE V 22ct GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN £ 965.50 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,150.00 |
 | 1918 MELBOURNE MINT KING GEORGE V 22ct GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN £ 950.20 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
 | Australia. 1893 Melbourne - Half Sovereign.. Jubilee Head. Much Lustre. VF/gVF £ 703.15 |
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