1886 Gold Sovereign, Melbourne Mint

This 1886 Gold Sovereign from the Melbourne Mint is a classic Victorian-era sovereign combining historical appeal with gold content. It’s an attractively circulated example that reflects typical wear from gentle circulation while retaining clear design detail.

Obverse: Young uncrowned portrait (“Young Head”) of Queen Victoria facing left with legend around the rim. Reverse: St George on horseback slaying the dragon to the right, with the date shown in the exergue beneath the scene.

• Country: United Kingdom (Melbourne Mint)
• Year: 1886
• Denomination: Gold Sovereign
• Composition: Gold (91.67%)
• Diameter: 21.5mm
• Weight: 7.99g
• Grade: gVF

gVF indicates a coin in good Very Fine condition with light to moderate wear across high points but with most major design elements still clear and identifiable.

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