The 1897 Gold Sovereign - Sydney MintThe small 'S' just above the date shows this coin was minted by the Royal Mint at the Sydney Mint in New South Wales, Australia.
The Reverse shows St George and the dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci.
Edge is milled.
Obverse is Queen Victoria Old Head (Veiled Head) by Thomas Brock.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 2,532,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Sydney 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* PCGS XF45 Victoria 1897-S Australia Gold Half-Sovereign Sydney Gift Boxed £ 595.02 |
 | Victoria 1897S Gold Half Sovereign Sydney mint S.3881 Fine grade £ 650.00 |
 | 1916-S King George V Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 1,177.00 |
 | Australia.. 1897 Sydney - Half Sovereign... Trace Lustre.. aVF/VF £ 648.09 |
 | Rare Uncirculated 1897 Queen Victoria “Melbourne Mint” Veil Head Gold Sovereign £ 2,500.00 |
 | Queen Victoria - 1888 S Gold Sovereign - Sydney Mint Gold Sovereign £ 1,099.99 |
 | Half Sovereign Victoria Jubilee Head 1897 Gold Sovereign Coin £ 975.70 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1897 SYDNEY RARE GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN LOW MINT KEY DATE HIGH GRADE £ 894.10 |
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