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 Sovereigns coins
and see which Sovereigns coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | *RARE* PCGS XF45 Victoria 1897-S Australia Gold Half-Sovereign Sydney Gift Boxed £ 595.02 |
 | Victoria 1897S Gold Half Sovereign Sydney mint S.3881 Fine grade £ 650.00 |
 | 1885 Young Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign (Sydney) Free next day delivery £ 934.90 |
 | Rare Uncirculated 1897 Queen Victoria “Melbourne Mint” Veil Head Gold Sovereign £ 2,500.00 |
 | 1873 Full Sovereign, Sydney Mint Young Victoria Gold Full Sovereign £ 1,098.10 |
 | Australia.. 1897 Sydney - Half Sovereign... Trace Lustre.. aVF/VF £ 649.61 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1897 SYDNEY RARE GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN LOW MINT KEY DATE HIGH GRADE £ 896.19 |
 | AU58 SCARCE 1883 Sydney Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1883S NGC £ 1,390.00 |
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