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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.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 - Shield - Sydney | - | - | - | €598 | €598 | €598 |
| 1872 - St. George - Sydney | - | - | - | - | €598 | €598 |
| 1872 - Shield - Melbourne | - | - | - | €598 | €598 | €598 |
| 1872 - St. George - Melbourne | - | - | €598 | €598 | €598 | €1,010 |
| 1872 - Shield - Melbourne - 2/1 | - | - | - | €598 | €876 | €1,450 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 - Shield - Sydney | €598 | €1,570 | €2,240 | €2,660 | €3,600 | - | - |
| 1872 - St. George - Sydney | €598 | €1,780 | €2,800 | €3,590 | €4,800 | - | - |
| 1872 - Shield - Melbourne | €598 | €1,410 | €2,340 | €2,500 | €3,470 | - | - |
| 1872 - St. George - Melbourne | €2,720 | €5,300 | €8,200 | €11,100 | €13,300 | - | - |
| 1872 - Shield - Melbourne - 2/1 | €2,860 | €4,390 | €5,600 | €7,200 | €9,000 | - | - |
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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
Shield - Melbourne - 2/1
2 over 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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