1896 Gold Sovereign Melbourne


The 1896 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne Mint

This 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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1895m Gold Victoria Full Sovereign Coin, Melbourne Mint, Veiled Head
1895m Gold Victoria Full Sovereign Coin, Melbourne Mint, Veiled Head
£ 1,077.70
Queen Victoria - 1882 M Gold sovereign - Melbourne Mint
Queen Victoria - 1882 M Gold sovereign - Melbourne Mint
£ 1,099.99
1924-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne)
1924-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne)
£ 1,326.00
1875 M, Melbourne Mint Victoria young head gold sovereign
1875 M, Melbourne Mint Victoria young head gold sovereign
£ 1,047.10
1896 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign. COA. In Protective Case
1896 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign. COA. In Protective Case
£ 1,050.00
1912-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne)
1912-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne)
£ 1,150.00
Australia. 1896 Melbourne - Half Sovereign..  Part Lustre - gVF
Australia. 1896 Melbourne - Half Sovereign.. Part Lustre - gVF
£ 597.30
Australia. 1896 Melbourne - Half Sovereign..  Much Lustre - gVF/EF
Australia. 1896 Melbourne - Half Sovereign.. Much Lustre - gVF/EF
£ 680.36

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