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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 | Gold Full Sovereign Victoria Jubilee head Melbourne mint 1892 bullion coin £ 889.00 |
 | 1897 Queen Victoria Veiled Gold Half Sovereign Coin Diamond Jubilee Year £ 454.76 |
 | Queen Victoria 1894 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 792.10 |
 | 1897 Queen Victoria Veiled Gold Half Sovereign Coin Diamond Jubilee Year £ 771.70 |
 | Rare Uncirculated 1897 Queen Victoria “Melbourne Mint” Veil Head Gold Sovereign £ 2,500.00 |
 | 1880 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 930.00 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria gold plated double sovereign collectable gap filler £ 31.90 |
 | Queen Victoria - Melbourne Mint - Gold Half Sovereign Shield Coin 22ct gold 4 g £ 998.00 |
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