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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 | 1879 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,230.70 |
 | 1892 Victoria Gold Half Sovereign | Jubilee Head | Shield Back | London Mint £ 465.00 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin £ 1,128.70 |
 | EXCELLENT QUEEN VICTORIA 1893 GOLD SOVEREIGN £ 3,750.00 |
 | 1832 King George 1V Full Gold Sovereign - Never Cleaned Or Mounted. £ 1,179.70 |
 | 1822 King George 1V Full Gold Sovereign - Never Mounted. £ 1,128.70 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
 | 1889 Gold Sovereign - Victoria Jubilee Head - S £ 1,021.24 |
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