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Sovereign 1879 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

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Sovereign 1879 value

The value of a Sovereign 1879 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 1879 is $824.50.

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Varieties

St. George - Sydney

Shield

Shield - C/O

St. George - Melbourne - Long Tail

St. George - Melbourne - Medium Tail

Mintage

• Sovereign 1879 - St. George - Sydney : 1,360,000
• Sovereign 1879 - Shield : 1,360,000
• Sovereign 1879 - Shield - C/O : Included
• Sovereign 1879 - St. George - Melbourne - Long Tail : 2,740,000
• Sovereign 1879 - St. George - Melbourne - Medium Tail : n/a

Specifications - Sovereign 1879 - 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 1879 - Shield

• Mint: Sydney
• Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
• Diameter : 21.5mm
• Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: J.B.Merlen

Specifications - Sovereign 1879 - St. George - Melbourne - Long Tail

• 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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