1897 Gold Sovereign Sydney

1897 Gold Sovereign Sydney Reverse

The 1897 Gold Sovereign - Sydney Mint

The 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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