The 1893 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne MintGold Sovereign of Queen Victoria minted at the Melbourne Mint, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. SCBC: 3875.
The Reverse depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. A small 'M' above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Australia.
The edge is milled.
The Obverse shows the Old (Veiled) Head portrait of Queen Victoria. The obverse was designed by English sculptor Sir Thomas Brock (initials T.B. at base of head). Legend is "VICTORIA . DEI . GRA . BRITT . REGINA . FID . DEF . IND . IMP".Coin shown is the Proof version.
Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: 1,649,352 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1893. See Coins and Events of 1893
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 |
 | Victoria 1893S Gold Half Sovereign Sydney mint S.3881 Fine grade £ 638.00 |
 | Australia. 1893 Melbourne - Jubilee Head - Half Sovereign.. Trace Lustre.. aVF £ 654.97 |
 | 1875 M, Melbourne Mint Victoria young head gold sovereign £ 1,047.10 |
 | 1893-S Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Sovereign - DISH S17 £ 1,126.00 |
 | Queen Victoria - 1882 M Gold sovereign - Melbourne Mint £ 1,099.99 |
 | Australia. 1893 Melbourne - Jubilee Head - Half Sovereign.. Part Lustre. aEF/EF £ 680.36 |
 | Australia. 1893 Melbourne - Half Sovereign.. Jubilee Head. Much Lustre. VF/gVF £ 695.70 |
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