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Sovereign 1885 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sovereign 1885 value
The value of a Sovereign 1885 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 1885 is $1,210.88.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 - Shield - Sydney | - | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 | $820 | $2,010 | $2,410 |
| 1885 - St. George - Sydney | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 | $830 | $2,010 | $2,200 |
| 1885 - Shield - Melbourne | - | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 | $865 | $2,150 | $2,490 |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 1st Head - BP | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 | $1,050 | $2,640 | $3,050 |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 1st Head - No BP | $699 | $699 | $699 | $853 | $1,920 | $3,890 | $8,300 | $9,300 |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 2nd Head - BP | - | $699 | $699 | $699 | $699 | $754 | $1,550 | $1,600 |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 2nd Head - No BP | - | $699 | $699 | $699 | - | $708 | $1,420 | $1,600 |
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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 - 1st Head - BP
St. George Reverse
Melbourne
1st Head
B.P.
St. George - Melbourne - 1st Head - No BP
St. George Reverse
Melbourne
1st Head
No B.P.
St. George - Melbourne - 2nd Head - BP
St. George Reverse
Melbourne
2nd Head
B.P.
St. George - Melbourne - 2nd Head - No BP
St. George Reverse
Melbourne
2nd Head
No B.P.
Mintage
- Sovereign 1885 - Shield - Sydney : 1,480,000
- Sovereign 1885 - Shield - Melbourne : 2,950,000
- Sovereign 1885 - St. George - Sydney : 1,480,000
- Sovereign 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 1st Head - BP : 2,960,000
- Sovereign 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 1st Head - No BP : n/a
- Sovereign 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 2nd Head - BP : n/a
- Sovereign 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 2nd Head - No BP : n/a
Specifications - Sovereign 1885 - 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 1885 - St. George - Sydney
- Mint: Sydney
- 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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