1893 Gold Sovereign Melbourne

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The 1893 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint

Gold 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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