1896 Gold Sovereign Melbourne


The 1896 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint

This sovereign was made at the Melbourne Mint, Victoria, Australia. This is indicated by a small 'M' just above the date.

St George and the dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci, is on the reverse.

Obverse is Queen Victoria, old head (veiled head) by Thomas Brock.

Image credit: Museums Victoria.
 
Mintage: 4,456,932 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1896. See Coins and Events of 1896
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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Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value
Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value
£ 408.11
1886M Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint | Victoria Young Head | G&D Reverse
1886M Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint | Victoria Young Head | G&D Reverse
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Best Value £2 British Gold Coin (Double Sovereign)
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1898  Gold Sovereign  Melbourne Mint
1898 Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint
£ 1,215.45
Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Edward VII 1906 VGC
Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Edward VII 1906 VGC
£ 414.70
1902 Half Sovereign - Edward VII - 22ct Gold 3.994 g *
1902 Half Sovereign - Edward VII - 22ct Gold 3.994 g *
£ 414.70
Queen Victoria  - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g
Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g
£ 998.00
Gold Sovereign - aUNC - 1925 London King George V British Gold Coin 22ct 8g
Gold Sovereign - aUNC - 1925 London King George V British Gold Coin 22ct 8g
£ 1,158.00

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