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 |
 | 1967 Gillick Portrait gold Full Sovereign - Elizabeth II - Bullion - CGT Free £ 835.00 |
 | RARE 1872 M Melbourne Victoria Young Head Shield Gold Sovereign 1st Year Mint £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1915 M Australia Melbourne Full Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 7.9881g NGC MS 63 £ 939.00 |
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 430.05 |
 | 1866 Victoria Shieldback Full Sovereign, Die num 18 In Antique Case. Superb Coin £ 1,160.00 |
 | 1880 Victoria Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint Young Head St George Reverse £ 975.70 |
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