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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 $1,219.06.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 - St. George - Sydney | - | - | €600 | €600 | €600 | €839 |
| 1879 - Shield | - | - | - | €600 | €600 | €600 |
| 1879 - Shield - C/O | - | - | - | - | - | €3,500 |
| 1879 - St. George - Melbourne - Long Tail | - | - | - | €600 | €600 | €600 |
| 1879 - St. George - Melbourne - Medium Tail | - | - | - | €600 | €600 | €600 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 - St. George - Sydney | €1,960 | €2,830 | €4,170 | €5,900 | €9,600 | - | - |
| 1879 - Shield | €600 | €695 | €1,530 | €1,600 | €2,260 | - | - |
| 1879 - Shield - C/O | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 - St. George - Melbourne - Long Tail | €600 | €600 | €859 | €1,090 | €1,940 | - | - |
| 1879 - St. George - Melbourne - Medium Tail | €600 | €704 | €973 | €1,700 | €2,140 | - | - |
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Varieties
St. George - Sydney
St. George Reverse
Sydney
Shield
Shield Reverse
Shield - C/O
Shield Reverse
C/O
St. George - Melbourne - Long Tail
St. George Reverse
Melbourne
Long Tail
St. George - Melbourne - Medium Tail
St. George Reverse
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 : Friday, February 7, 2025
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