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1 Sovereign - Victoria

 
Gold (.9166) 7.9881 g 22.05 mm
Description
Issuer
British colonies (Australia)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1857-1870
Value
1 Sovereign
Currency
Pound (1788-1966)
Composition
Gold (.9166)
Weight
7.9881 g
Diameter
22.05 mm
Thickness
1.52 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6331
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SYDNEY MINT
AUSTRALIA
ONE SOVEREIGN

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1857-1870 Victoria Sovereign from British colonies (Australia) is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was at its peak, with the coin being used as a symbol of the empire's power and influence. The coin's design features an image of Queen Victoria, who was the reigning monarch at the time, and the reverse side features the iconic St. Edward's Crown, which was a symbol of the British monarchy. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1857 (sy) 499000 - - - - - -
1858 (sy) 1101000 - - - - - -
1859 (sy) 1050000 - - - - - -
1860 (sy) 1573000 - - - - - -
1861 (sy) 1626000 - - - - - -
1862 (sy) 2477000 - - - - - -
1863 (sy) 1255000 - - - - - -
1864 (sy) 2698000 - - - - - -
1865 (sy) 2130000 - - - - - -
1866 (sy) 2911000 - - - - - -
1867 (sy) 2370000 - - - - - -
1868 (sy) 3522000 - - - - - -
1870 (sy) 1220000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Victoria 1857-1870 coin.