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Sovereign 1881 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

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Sovereign 1881 value

The value of a Sovereign 1881 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 1881 is $1,181.88.

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Varieties

Shield - Sydney

Shield - Melbourne

St. George - Melbourne - Long Tail

St. George - Melbourne - Medium Tail

St. George - Melbourne - Short Tail

St. George - Sydney - 1st Head

St. George - Sydney - 2nd Head

Mintage

• Sovereign 1881 - Shield - Sydney : 1,360,000
• Sovereign 1881 - Shield - Melbourne : 2,320,000
• Sovereign 1881 - St. George - Melbourne - Long Tail : 2,320,000
• Sovereign 1881 - St. George - Melbourne - Medium Tail : n/a
• Sovereign 1881 - St. George - Melbourne - Short Tail : n/a
• Sovereign 1881 - St. George - Sydney - 1st Head : 1,360,000
• Sovereign 1881 - St. George - Sydney - 2nd Head : n/a

Specifications - Sovereign 1881 - 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 1881 - 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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