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Sovereign 1886 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sovereign 1886 value
The value of a Sovereign 1886 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 1886 is $1,225.91.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 - Shield - Sydney | - | £522 | £522 | £522 | £522 | £676 | £2,110 | £2,270 |
| 1886 - St. George - Sydney | - | £522 | £522 | £522 | £522 | £627 | £1,480 | £1,650 |
| 1886 - Shield - Melbourne | - | £2,470 | £3,570 | £6,600 | £9,300 | £20,500 | £34,800 | £37,800 |
| 1886 - St. George - Melbourne | - | £522 | £522 | £522 | £522 | £560 | £1,560 | £2,060 |
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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
Mintage
- Sovereign 1886 - Shield - Sydney : 1,670,000
- Sovereign 1886 - Shield - Melbourne : 2,900,000
- Sovereign 1886 - St. George - Sydney : 1,670,000
- Sovereign 1886 - St. George - Melbourne : 2,900,000
Specifications - Sovereign 1886 - 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 1886 - St. George - Sydney
- 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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