The 1873 Gold Sovereign - Sydney (St George)Gold Sovereign minted by the Royal Mint at the Sydney Mint, Australia, in 1873 during the reign of Queen Victoria. 22 carat gold.
There are a number of variations in 1873. The horse may have a short or long tail. The engravers initials (BP - Benedetto Pistrucci) may or may not be on the right of the date, and the BP font may be very small. In 1873, gold sovereigns were minted in London, Sydney and Melbourne and they produced both St George and Shield Reverses. SCBC: 3856 (and variations A-F).
The Reverse of the 1873 Gold Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon.
These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop (product code HISSL1873F).
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the Obverse of the 1873 Sovereign. Designed by William Wyon RA, you can find the initials 'WW' on the truncation of the neck. 'S' below head for the Sydney Mint.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,800,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Sydney Mint
Minted in 1873. See Coins and Events of 1873
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1873 Sydney Shield Sovereign PCGS AU55 £ 1,241.81 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1873 S GOLD SYDNEY SHIELD SOVEREIGN , KEY DATE LOW MINT UNC #12 £ 1,861.06 |
 | 1885S Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) Shieldback NGC MS 61 £ 1,485.70 |
 | Australia. 1873 Sydney - Shield Sovereign.. aU/UNC - Full Lustre reverse £ 1,826.39 |
 | 1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 1,062.00 |
 | Genuine and Original 22ct gold 1916 Full Sovereign Coin Perth Mint £ 965.50 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1873 s SYDNEY GOLD SOVEREIGN RARE LOW MINT KEY DATE NICE GRADE #01 £ 1,327.80 |
 | 1821 Gold Sovereign Full, George IV laureate head £ 2,640.00 |
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On eBay UK:
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 526.86 |
| Genuine and Original 22ct gold 1916 Full Sovereign Coin Perth Mint £ 965.50 |
 | Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 1,245.00 |
 | 1994 Half Sovereign Gold Proof Coin with Certificate of Authenticity In Capsule £ 537.10 |
 | 2025 King Charles III Gold Half Sovereign - FINAL ROSE GOLD YEAR £ 505.00 |
 | 1993 Proof Half Gold Sovereign £ 613.60 |
| 1821 Gold Sovereign Full, George IV laureate head £ 2,640.00 |
 | 18ct Gold Plated Full Soverighn Mount Pendant With Copy Sovereign. £ 37.10 |
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On eBay USA:
| Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 526.86 |
| Genuine and Original 22ct gold 1916 Full Sovereign Coin Perth Mint £ 965.50 |
| Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 1,245.00 |
| 1994 Half Sovereign Gold Proof Coin with Certificate of Authenticity In Capsule £ 537.10 |
| 1993 Proof Half Gold Sovereign £ 613.60 |
| 2025 King Charles III Gold Half Sovereign - FINAL ROSE GOLD YEAR £ 505.00 |
| 1821 Gold Sovereign Full, George IV laureate head £ 2,640.00 |
| 18ct Gold Plated Full Soverighn Mount Pendant With Copy Sovereign. £ 37.10 |
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