The 1930 Gold Sovereign - Melbourne MintGold Sovereign of King George V minted at the Melbourne Mint, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. SCBC: 4000. The coin shown is the extremely rare proof version.
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 Small Head portrait of King George V (on the legend Latin spelling as GEORGIVS V). The obverse was designed by Bertram Mackennal (initials B.M. at base of head).Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: 77,588 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1930. See Coins and Events of 1930
Monarch/Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
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 |
 | Queen Victoria - 1882 M Gold sovereign - Melbourne Mint £ 1,099.99 |
 | 1919-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,176.00 |
 | 1930-P King George V Gold Sovereign (Perth) £ 1,226.00 |
 | 1924-M King George V Gold Sovereign (Melbourne) £ 1,326.00 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1930 MELBOURNE GOLD SOVEREIGN RARE KEY DATE LOW MINT 77K HIGH GRADE#03 £ 2,110.92 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1930 MELBOURNE GOLD SOVEREIGN RARE KEY DATE LOW MINT 77K HIGH GRADE#02 £ 2,110.92 |
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