The 1930 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne MintGold Sovereign of King George V minted at the Melbourne Mint, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. SCBC: 4000. The coin shown is the extremely rare proof version.
The Reverse depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. A small 'M' above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Australia.
The edge is milled.
The Obverse shows the Small Head portrait of King George V (on the legend Latin spelling as GEORGIVS V). The obverse was designed by Bertram Mackennal (initials B.M. at base of head).Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: 77,588 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1930. See Coins and Events of 1930
Monarch/Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: Australia
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 | RARE 1872 M Melbourne Victoria Young Head Shield Gold Sovereign 1st Year Mint £ 1,100.00 |
 | RARE 1872 M Melbourne Victoria Young Head Shield Gold Sovereign 1st Year Mint £ 1,150.00 |
 | Australia 1899 Full Sovereign Victoria Gold Coin, Veiled Melbourne Mint £ 945.10 |
 | 1881 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,015.00 |
 | 1884 M Melbourne Gold Full Sovereign Young Head Queen Victoria Shield £ 975.70 |
 | 1880 Victoria Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint Young Head St George Reverse £ 975.70 |
 | 1932 Full Gold Sovereign King George V 22ct Gold Coin £ 924.70 |
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