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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 | 1880 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 930.00 |
 | 1885 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 915.00 |
 | 1879 Sydney Mint Shield Sovereign – Queen Victoria Young Head – Gold Coin £ 870.00 |
 | 1915 Half Sovereign £ 409.60 |
 | 1897 Queen Victoria Veiled Gold Half Sovereign Coin Diamond Jubilee Year £ 454.76 |
 | Queen Victoria 1894 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 792.10 |
 | 1900 Victorian Half sovereign 22ct Gold Coin. Old Head - 1900 - Good condition £ 455.50 |
 | 1887 Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign – Sydney Mint – St George Reverse £ 1,077.70 |
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