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 Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1897-M Melbourne Victoria Old Head Gold Sovereign PCGS MS62 S-3875 Australia £ 1,383.70 |
 | Rare Uncirculated 1897 Queen Victoria “Melbourne Mint” Veil Head Gold Sovereign £ 2,500.00 |
 | 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Full Sovereign 22ct Gold Melbourne Mint £ 1,230.70 |
 | 1885 Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign - Melbourne Mint (M) - Young Head £ 870.00 |
 | SCARCE 1917 MELBOURNE MINT KING GEORGE V 22ct GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN £ 949.18 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,150.00 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
 | 1821 Gold Sovereign, George IV laureate head £ 1,488.80 |
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