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
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1886M Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint | Victoria Young Head | G&D Reverse £ 819.99 |
 | 1885 Full Gold Sovereign, Melbourne Mint Queen Victoria Young Head Full Sov £ 883.90 |
 | 1875 M, Melbourne Mint Victoria young head gold sovereign £ 975.70 |
 | 1884 Young Head Melbourne Full Sovereign £ 924.99 |
 | 1924-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,225.00 |
 | 1876 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,075.00 |
 | 1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 919.60 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1930 MELBOURNE GOLD SOVEREIGN RAR KEY DATE LOW MINT 77K HIGH GRADE#01 £ 2,077.12 |
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