The 1896 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne MintThis sovereign was made at the Melbourne Mint, Victoria, Australia. This is indicated by a small 'M' just above the date.
St George and the dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci, is on the reverse.
Obverse is Queen Victoria, old head (veiled head) by Thomas Brock.Image credit: Museums Victoria.
Mintage: 4,456,932 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1896. See Coins and Events of 1896
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1902 EDWARD VII FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE MINT £ 975.70 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1901 Queen Victoria Great Veiled Head, Gold Half 1/2 Sovereign Coin £ 537.10 |
 | EXTREMELY RARE R4 1872/1 Melbourne Overdate Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign 1872M £ 3,250.00 |
 | Queen Victoria - 1899 M Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint Gold Sovereign £ 1,099.99 |
 | Australia. 1896 Melbourne - Half Sovereign.. Much Lustre - gVF/EF £ 672.20 |
 | Australia. 1896 Melbourne - Half Sovereign.. Part Lustre - gVF £ 590.13 |
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