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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 | 1870 AUSTRALIA Victoria Full Sovereign Sydney Mint - Rare design £ 1,295.00 |
 | Rare Uncirculated 1897 Queen Victoria “Melbourne Mint” Veil Head Gold Sovereign £ 2,500.00 |
 | Queen Victoria - 1888 S Gold Sovereign - Sydney Mint Gold Sovereign £ 1,099.99 |
 | Queen Victoria , 2017 Greatest British Sovereign Coin wth COA. See Photos. £ 9.72 |
 | Australia.. 1897 Sydney - Half Sovereign... Trace Lustre.. aVF/VF £ 651.83 |
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