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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 | 1895m Gold Victoria Full Sovereign Coin, Melbourne Mint, Veiled Head £ 1,077.70 |
 | 1875 M, Melbourne Mint Victoria young head gold sovereign £ 1,047.10 |
 | 1879-S Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign £ 1,145.00 |
 | Queen Victoria - 1882 M Gold sovereign - Melbourne Mint £ 1,099.99 |
 | 1879 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 1,126.00 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1879 M GOLD MELBOURNE SOVEREIGN ,KEY DATE LOW MINT HIGH GRADE UNC #16 £ 1,581.87 |
 | Half Sovereign Victoria Jubilee Head 1897 Gold Sovereign Coin £ 975.70 |
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