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1 Sovereign - Victoria
| Gold (.917) | 7.9881 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | British colonies (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1871-1887 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.9881 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
St George slaying the dragon, with the date in exergue below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1876 B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Comment
Mintmarks:M = Melbourne Mint
S = Sydney Mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1871-1887 British Sovereign coin from Australia is that it was minted during a time when the country was still a British colony, and it features an image of Queen Victoria on one side and a St. Edward's Crown on the other. The coin was made of 22-karat gold and weighed 7.9881 grams. It was used as legal tender in Australia and other British colonies and was considered a symbol of the British Empire's power and influence. Today, these coins are highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 S | 2814000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 M | 748000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 S | 1815000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 M | 752000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 S | 1478000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 M | 1373000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 S | 1899000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 M | 1888000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 S | 2122000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 M | 2124000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 S | 1613000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 M | 1487000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 S | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 M | 2171000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 M | 2740000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 S | 1366000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 M | 3053000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 S | 1459000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 M | 2324000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 S | 1360000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 M | 2466000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 S | 1298000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 M | 2050000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 S | 1108000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 M | 2942000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 S | 1595000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 M | 2957000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 S | 1486000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 M | 2902000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 S | 1677000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 M | 1915000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 S | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Victoria 1871-1887 coin.
