1871-S Australia Gold Sovereign Young Victoria AU-53 PCGS
Numismatic
1871-S Australia Gold Sovereign Young Victoria AU-53 PCGS
This gold sovereign, struck in Australia during the year 1871, represents a fascinating era of minting. The coin contains 0.2354 troy ounces of actual gold content, refined to a purity of 0.9167. It has been preserved in About Uncirculated condition, graded as AU-53, which allows its historic details to remain remarkably clear. The obverse features a youthful portrait of Queen Victoria, a design that came to define her early coinage. On the reverse, the classic depiction of Saint George battling the dragon is displayed. This specific variety, cataloged as KM 7 and S-3858A, is distinguished by the small 'BP' initials on the reverse side. The 'S' mint mark indicates its origin from the Sydney Mint, marking it as a key piece of Australian numismatic history.
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Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1871 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | PCGS |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Sovereign |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2354 troy oz |
| Purity | .9167 |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
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