The 1879 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint
The 1879 Melbourne Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon can be seen on the reverse of the coin. A small ‘M’ just below the Queen’s portrait indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Australia.
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the obverse of the coin.
Only 2,740,594 sovereigns were struck at the Melbourne Mint in 1879 (Not including shield back mintage figures).
Mintage: 2,740,594 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1879. See Coins and Events of 1879
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | 1879 Queen Victoria Melbourne 22ct Gold Full Sovereign PCGS AU58 £ 1,399.00 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1902 EDWARD VII FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE MINT £ 975.70 |
 | EXTREMELY RARE R4 1872/1 Melbourne Overdate Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign 1872M £ 3,250.00 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | Queen Victoria - 1899 M Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint Gold Sovereign £ 1,099.99 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1879 M GOLD MELBOURNE SOVEREIGN LOW MINT KEY DATE RARE HIGH GRADE #02 £ 1,447.89 |
 | VERY RARE R2 AU55 1883 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1883M £ 2,350.00 |
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