The 1897 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: 5,130,565 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1897. See Coins and Events of 1897
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: Australia
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 | Rare Uncirculated 1897 Queen Victoria “Melbourne Mint” Veil Head Gold Sovereign £ 2,500.00 |
 | 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Full Sovereign 22ct Gold Melbourne Mint £ 1,230.70 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | 22ct Gold Half Sovereign Queen Victoria 1897 London Mint £ 567.70 |
 | 22ct Gold Half Sovereign 1897 Queen Victoria Veiled Head -Lovely £ 504.23 |
 | 1902 EDWARD VII FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE MINT £ 975.70 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | VERY RARE R2 AU55 1883 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1883M £ 2,350.00 |
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