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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 | Victoria 1897S Gold Half Sovereign Sydney mint S.3881 Fine grade £ 650.00 |
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 421.00 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 995.00 |
 | 1879S QUEEN VICTORIA SHIELD BACK FULL SOVEREIGN - AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY - NGC AU53 £ 875.00 |
 | 1910 Edward VII FULL SOVEREIGN, Sydney Mint, Bare Head 22 ct Gold Coin £ 904.30 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 440.20 |
 | 2000 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Fourth Head £ 463.26 |
 | 1899 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - St George & Dragon Reverse £ 822.70 |
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