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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.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 - Shield - Sydney | - | - | - | £522 | £522 | £522 |
| 1872 - St. George - Sydney | - | - | - | - | £522 | £522 |
| 1872 - Shield - Melbourne | - | - | - | £522 | £522 | £522 |
| 1872 - St. George - Melbourne | - | - | £522 | £522 | £522 | £885 |
| 1872 - Shield - Melbourne - 2/1 | - | - | - | £522 | £765 | £1,260 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 - Shield - Sydney | £522 | £1,370 | £1,950 | £2,320 | £3,140 | - | - |
| 1872 - St. George - Sydney | £522 | £1,550 | £2,440 | £3,130 | £4,190 | - | - |
| 1872 - Shield - Melbourne | £522 | £1,230 | £2,040 | £2,180 | £3,030 | - | - |
| 1872 - St. George - Melbourne | £2,370 | £4,610 | £7,100 | £9,700 | £11,600 | - | - |
| 1872 - Shield - Melbourne - 2/1 | £2,490 | £3,830 | £4,850 | £6,300 | £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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