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Sovereign 1872 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sovereign 1872 value
The value of a Sovereign 1872 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 1872 is $1,225.91.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 - Shield - Sydney | - | £522 | £522 | £522 | £522 | £1,180 | £2,730 | £3,140 |
| 1872 - St. George - Sydney | - | - | £522 | £522 | £522 | £1,350 | £3,660 | £4,190 |
| 1872 - Shield - Melbourne | - | £522 | £522 | £522 | £522 | £1,140 | £2,610 | £3,030 |
| 1872 - St. George - Melbourne | £522 | £522 | £522 | £838 | £1,310 | £4,400 | £10,600 | £11,600 |
| 1872 - Shield - Melbourne - 2/1 | - | £596 | £760 | £1,180 | £2,030 | £3,470 | £7,100 | £7,900 |
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Varieties
Shield - Sydney
Shield Reverse
Sydney
Shield - Melbourne
Shield Reverse
Melbourne
St. George - Sydney
St. George Reverse
Sydney
St. George - Melbourne
St. George Reverse
Melbourne
Shield - Melbourne - 2/1
2 over 1
Mintage
- Sovereign 1872 - Shield - Sydney : 1,810,000
- Sovereign 1872 - Shield - Melbourne : 748,000
- Sovereign 1872 - St. George - Sydney : 1,810,000
- Sovereign 1872 - St. George - Melbourne : 748,000
- Sovereign 1872 - Shield - Melbourne - 2/1 : Included
Specifications - Sovereign 1872 - Shield - Sydney
- Mint: Sydney
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 21.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: J.B.Merlen
Specifications - Sovereign 1872 - St. George - Sydney
- Mint: Sydney
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 21.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: B. Pistrucci
Specifications - Sovereign 1872 - Shield - Melbourne - 2/1
- Mint: Melbourne
- Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
- Diameter : 21.5mm
- Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: J.B.Merlen
Last update : Friday, February 7, 2025
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