1900-M Australia Gold Sovereign Victoria Veil Head BU
Numismatic
1900-M Australia Gold Sovereign Victoria Veil Head BU
Struck at the Melbourne Mint in Australia, this 1900 gold sovereign represents a fascinating chapter in late nineteenth-century coinage. The coin is composed of 0.9167 fine gold, containing 0.2354 troy ounces of precious metal. It survives in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, preserving the crisp details of its historic engraving from a total mintage of 4,305,000 pieces. The obverse of the coin displays a mature, left-facing portrait of Queen Victoria draped in a veil, representing the final major effigy of her long reign. The surrounding Latin inscriptions, partially visible in the strike, reference her royal titles by the grace of God. On the reverse, the coin features the classic numismatic masterpiece by Benedetto Pistrucci depicting Saint George on horseback in the act of slaying a dragon. Collectors can locate the specific 'M' mint mark positioned directly beneath the horse on this side, indicating its origin from the Melbourne facility.
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Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year | 1900 |
| Mint mark | M - Melbourne |
| Grade | Brilliant 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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