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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 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 408.11 |
 | 1897 Queen Victoria Veiled Gold Half Sovereign Coin Diamond Jubilee Year £ 435.10 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin, George V, 22 CT gold £ 389.20 |
 | Victoria 1897S Gold Half Sovereign Sydney mint S.3881 Fine grade £ 650.00 |
 | 1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 919.60 |
 | 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Full Sovereign 22ct Gold £ 770.00 |
 | Australia.. 1897 Sydney - Half Sovereign... Trace Lustre.. aVF/VF £ 637.71 |
 | Australia. 1897 Sydney - Half Sovereign.. Part Lustre.. gVF £ 624.70 |
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