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Sovereign 1878 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sovereign 1878 value
The value of a Sovereign 1878 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
The melt and minimum value of a Sovereign 1878 is $831.97.- Adjectival
Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1878 - Shield | - | $871 | $871 | $871 | $871 | $1,250 | $3,580 | $4,050 |
1878 - St. George | - | - | $871 | $871 | $871 | $1,200 | $3,160 | $3,720 |
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Varieties
Shield
Shield Reverse
St. George
St. George Reverse
Mintage
- Sovereign 1878 - Shield : 1,250,000
- Sovereign 1878 - St. George : 2,170,000
Specifications - Sovereign 1878 - Shield
- Mint: Sydney
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 21.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: J.B.Merlen
Specifications - Sovereign 1878 - St. George
- Mint: Melbourne
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 21.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: B. Pistrucci
Last update : Saturday, April 13, 2024
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