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
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1893 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin In Gold Mount £ 940.00 |
 | 1918 M George V Gold Full Sovereign - Melbourne Mint - 22.05mm Read Description £ 840.00 |
 | Australia 1899 Full Sovereign Victoria Gold Coin, Veiled Melbourne Mint £ 945.10 |
 | 1880 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 930.00 |
 | 1884 M Melbourne Gold Full Sovereign Young Head Queen Victoria Shield £ 975.70 |
 | Australia. 1893 Melbourne Mint Half Sovereign Jubilee Head Gold Coin Key Date £ 594.55 |
 | Australia. 1893 Melbourne - Jub Head - Sovereign.. aU/UNC - Near Full Lustre £ 1,308.93 |
 | Australia. 1893 Melbourne - Old Head - Sovereign.. aU/UNC - Near Full Lustre £ 1,374.82 |
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