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Sovereign 1871 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sovereign 1871 value
The value of a Sovereign 1871 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 1871 is $1,225.91.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 - Shield - Raised W.W. | - | £522 | £522 | £522 | £522 | £769 | £1,910 | £2,270 |
| 1871 - Shield - Incuse W.W. | - | £522 | £522 | £522 | £522 | £779 | £1,910 | £2,270 |
| 1871 - St. George - Small BP | £522 | £522 | £522 | £678 | £1,060 | £2,990 | £7,300 | £8,200 |
| 1871 - St. George - Large BP | £522 | £522 | £522 | £710 | £993 | £3,750 | £8,500 | £10,000 |
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Varieties
Shield - Raised W.W.
Shield Reverse
Raised W.W.
Shield - Incuse W.W.
Shield Reverse
Incuse W.W.
St. George - Small BP
St. George Reverse
Small B.P.
St. George - Large BP
St. George Reverse
Large B.P.
Mintage
- Sovereign 1871 - Shield - Raised W.W. : 2,810,000
- Sovereign 1871 - Shield - Incuse W.W. : Included
- Sovereign 1871 - St. George - Small BP : 2,810,000
- Sovereign 1871 - St. George - Large BP : n/a
Specifications - Sovereign 1871 - Shield - Raised W.W.
- Mint: Sydney
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 21.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: J.B.Merlen
Specifications - Sovereign 1871 - St. George - Small BP
- Mint: Sydney
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 21.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: B. Pistrucci
Last update : Friday, February 7, 2025
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