The 1897 Gold Sovereign - Sydney MintThe small 'S' just above the date shows this coin was minted by the Royal Mint at the Sydney Mint in New South Wales, Australia.
The Reverse shows St George and the dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci.
Edge is milled.
Obverse is Queen Victoria Old Head (Veiled Head) by Thomas Brock.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,532,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Sydney 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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 | *RARE* PCGS XF45 Victoria 1897-S Australia Gold Half-Sovereign Sydney Gift Boxed £ 595.02 |
 | Victoria 1897S Gold Half Sovereign Sydney mint S.3881 Fine grade £ 650.00 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin Head Shield Back (Sydney Mint) £ 960.40 |
 | R2 1888 SYDNEY MINT FIRST LEGEND QUEEN VICTORIA JUBILEE GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN £ 1,100.00 |
 | 22ct Gold Half Sovereign Queen Victoria 1897 London Mint £ 567.70 |
 | 1870 AUSTRALIA Victoria Full Sovereign Sydney Mint - Rare design £ 1,295.00 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) 22ct aUNC - Mint State £ 1,179.70 |
 | Australia. 1897 Sydney - Half Sovereign.. Trace Lustre.. F/F+ £ 613.85 |
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