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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 | 1879 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,230.70 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 995.00 |
 | 1900s Sydney Veiled Queen Victoria Half Sovereign Gold Coin Royal Mint Rare £ 465.70 |
 | 1892 Victoria Gold Half Sovereign | Jubilee Head | Shield Back | London Mint £ 465.00 |
 | Edward VII 1903(s) Gold Half Sovereign (Sydney mint) £ 475.00 |
 | Victoria 1897S Gold Half Sovereign Sydney mint S.3881 Fine grade £ 650.00 |
 | 1889 Gold Sovereign - Victoria Jubilee Head - S £ 1,021.24 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin £ 1,128.70 |
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