1872-1887-M Australia Gold Sovereign Young Victoria Avg Circ
Numismatic
1872-1887-M Australia Gold Sovereign Young Victoria Avg Circ
Struck during a vibrant era of exploration, this gold sovereign represents a fascinating chapter in Australian coining. Produced between 1872 and 1887, each piece contains 0.2354 troy ounces of gold, minted with a purity of 0.9167. These coins entered circulation in Australia, bearing witness to the daily commerce of the late nineteenth century. The obverse features a youthful portrait of Queen Victoria, capturing her early reign. On the reverse, the coin displays the dramatic scene of Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon, a classic masterpiece created by the artist Benedetto Pistrucci. Collectors can identify these specific issues by the small letter M, the mint mark indicating they were struck at the historic Melbourne Mint.
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Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Mint mark | M - Melbourne |
| Grade | Average Circulated |
| 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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