1872-1887-M Australia Gold Sovereign Young Victoria AU
Numismatic
1872-1887-M Australia Gold Sovereign Young Victoria AU
Struck in 0.9167 fine gold, this Australian sovereign represents a classic era of coinage from the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint. Issued with dates ranging from 1872 to 1887, each coin contains 0.2354 troy ounces of gold and is preserved in Almost Uncirculated condition, showing remarkable detail from its brief time in active circulation. The obverse of the coin displays a left-facing portrait of a young Queen Victoria, capturing her early reign. On the reverse, the iconic imagery of Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon takes center stage. This celebrated reverse design, created by Benedetto Pistrucci, has been a signature feature of British and colonial sovereigns since 1871, making this particular issue, cataloged as KM#7, a fascinating study in nineteenth-century numismatic artistry.
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Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Grade | Almost Unc |
| 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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