1876 Victoria Gold Full Sovereign Sydney Mint Saint George Coin



Young Head Portrait Of Queen Victoria
William Wyon's youthful portrait of Queen Victoria is shown on the obverse of these 1876 gold Sovereigns, together with an inscription which reads 'VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:'. An 'S' mintmark beneath the effigy identifies these coins as products of the Sydney mint.
1876-S Sovereign Saint George Reverse
Benedetto Pistrucci's instantly-recognisable depiction of the legend of Saint George slaying a dragon appears on the reverse, together with the date (1876) and the artist's 'B.P.' initials.
Sydney Sovereign Struck In 22-Carat Gold
1876-S gold Sovereigns are struck in 22-carat gold to the same specification as their London mint counterparts. These celebrated historic coins measure 22.05 millimetres in diameter and weigh approximately 7.98 grams.
Mintage Figures For 1876-S Sovereigns
Records show that 1,613,000 gold Sovereigns were struck at the Sydney branch of the Royal Mint in 1876. These coins all feature the Saint George reverse, as the shield-back design does not appear to have been minted this year.
Collecting Sydney Mint Gold Coins
Branch mint gold Sovereigns are a challenging and rewarding focus for the dedicated numismatist. Earlier Young Head issues are particularly fascinating due to the use of two distinct portraits and the number of known variants.
Browse the range: Sydney Mint Gold Sovereigns
Frequently Asked Questions
Sydney Sovereigns minted in 1876 are regarded as scarce by coin experts. Just 1,613,000 were produced in this year at this Australian branch mint. These coins can be identified by an 'S' in the field below the portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse.
1,613,000 'full' Sovereigns were struck at the Sydney, Australia branch of The Royal Mint in 1876. These coins feature a tiny 'S' below the portrait of Queen Victoria and a design inspired by St George and the dragon on the reverse.
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