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Sovereign 1886 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sovereign 1886 value
The value of a Sovereign 1886 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 1886 is $1,210.88.
- Adjectival
| Variety | VG | F | VF | EF | aUNC | UNC | CHU | GEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 - Shield - Sydney | - | £517 | £517 | £517 | £517 | £670 | £2,090 | £2,250 |
| 1886 - St. George - Sydney | - | £517 | £517 | £517 | £517 | £621 | £1,460 | £1,640 |
| 1886 - Shield - Melbourne | - | £2,440 | £3,530 | £6,500 | £9,200 | £20,300 | £34,500 | £37,400 |
| 1886 - St. George - Melbourne | - | £517 | £517 | £517 | £517 | £554 | £1,550 | £2,040 |
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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
St. George Reverse
Melbourne
Mintage
- Sovereign 1886 - Shield - Sydney : 1,670,000
- Sovereign 1886 - Shield - Melbourne : 2,900,000
- Sovereign 1886 - St. George - Sydney : 1,670,000
- Sovereign 1886 - St. George - Melbourne : 2,900,000
Specifications - Sovereign 1886 - 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 1886 - 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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