The 1897 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne MintThis 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: 5,130,565 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1897. See Coins and Events of 1897
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
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Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1897-M Melbourne Victoria Old Head Gold Sovereign PCGS MS62 S-3875 Australia £ 1,383.70 |
 | 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Full Sovereign 22ct Gold Melbourne Mint £ 1,230.70 |
 | Rare Uncirculated 1897 Queen Victoria “Melbourne Mint” Veil Head Gold Sovereign £ 2,500.00 |
 | 1885 Full Gold Sovereign, Melbourne Mint Queen Victoria Young Head Full Sov £ 1,098.10 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,200.00 |
 | 1892 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin Melbourne Mint with A 9ct Gold Mount VGC £ 1,383.70 |
 | 1927 King George V Gold Sovereign + 2010 Olympic £5 & 2006 80th Birthday Crown £ 51.66 |
 | 1891 London mint Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Full Sovereign - Beautiful condition £ 1,128.70 |
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