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Sovereign 1872 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

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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 $1,210.88.

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Varieties

Shield - Sydney

Shield - Melbourne

St. George - Sydney

St. George - Melbourne

Shield - Melbourne - 2/1

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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