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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 | Queen Victoria veiled 1893 Gold 1/2 Sovereign Coin £ 435.10 |
 | Australia 1899 Full Sovereign Victoria Gold Coin, Veiled Melbourne Mint £ 981.34 |
 | 1893 Melbourne Jubilee Head Half Sovereign Very Fine £ 601.49 |
 | RARE 1872 M Melbourne Victoria Young Head Shield Gold Sovereign 1st Year Mint £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1893 22 CT Full Victorian Sovereign £ 924.70 |
 | 1892 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin Melbourne Mint with A 9ct Gold Mount VGC £ 1,332.70 |
 | 1880 Victoria Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint Young Head St George Reverse £ 975.70 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
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