1884 Victoria Gold Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Saint George Coin

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1884 Victoria Gold Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Saint George Coin Obverse

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Saint George reverse 1884 gold Sovereigns, struck at the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint (S 3857, Marsh 106). Records show that 2,942,630 'full' Sovereigns were produced by the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint in 1884. These coins were issued with two distinct reverse designs. This variant features the classic Saint George and the dragon engraving, created for the first modern Sovereigns in 1817 and still in use on these sought-after 22-carat gold coins in the 21st century. Benedetto Pistrucci's St George reverse is paired with William Wyon's Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria, who was on the throne when these coins were struck. A tiny 'M' below the portrait identifies these Sovereigns as a product of the Melbourne mint.

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Classic Coinage Portrait Of Queen Victoria

The obverse of this Australian coin features the Young Head effigy of Queen Victoria. This popular portrait is the work of William Wyon, whose 'W.W.' initials appear on the truncation of Victoria's neck. An 'M' mintmark can be seen below. The inscription reads 'VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:'.

Pistrucci's Saint George And The Dragon

Benedetto Pistrucci's interpretation of the legend of Saint George appears on the reverse of these Melbourne mint coins. The date (1884) is shown below, with the artist's initials to the right.

Melbourne Mint Gold Sovereign Specifications

Melbourne mint Sovereigns are struck to the same specification as their London and Sydney mint counterparts. These coins are made of 22-carat gold, measure just over 22 millimetres in diameter and weigh approximately 7.98 grams.

Mintage Numbers For 1884-M Sovereigns

These coins come from an annual issue of 2,942,630 gold 'full' Sovereigns struck at the Melbourne mint in 1884. This figure also includes 1884-dated shield-reverse Sovereigns, which were issued alongside the St George design coins.

Historic Australian Branch Mint Sovereigns

Historic branch mint Sovereigns remain popular with collectors looking to complete date sets and those interested in the early history of Australian coinage. Our 1884-M Saint George Sovereigns are individually graded and authenticated and ready to add to your cabinet.

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