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
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1893 M Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint 22ct Scarce Date
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22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 1887 Victoria Jubilee Head
22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 1887 Victoria Jubilee Head
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1887 Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Victoria Young Head Key Date High Grade
1887 Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Victoria Young Head Key Date High Grade
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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
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