Coins and Australia - Sovereign 1878 - Australian pre-decimal coins price guide and values

Sovereign 1878 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values

Sovereign 1878 - Australian coin
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Sovereign 1878 value

The value of a Sovereign 1878 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 1878 is $789.45.

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Variety G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1878 - Shield ---$729$729$729
1878 - St. George ----$729$729
Variety MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
1878 - Shield $729$1,210$2,050$3,110$4,050--
1878 - St. George $729$1,240$1,830$2,600$3,720--

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Varieties

Shield

Shield Reverse

Sovereign - Shield Reverse - Victoria

St. George

St. George Reverse

Sovereign - St. George Reverse - Victoria

Mintage

  • Sovereign 1878 - Shield : 1,250,000
  • Sovereign 1878 - St. George : 2,170,000

Specifications - Sovereign 1878 - Shield

  • Mint: Sydney
  • Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
  • Diameter : 21.5mm
  • Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: J.B.Merlen

Specifications - Sovereign 1878 - St. George

  • Mint: Melbourne
  • Alloy: 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper
  • Diameter : 21.5mm
  • Engraver: Obverse: W. Wyon, Reverse: B. Pistrucci

Last update : Friday, December 8, 2023

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1878 Melbourne Young Head Sovereign Unc (PCGS MS62) $1,437.00 24d 4h left

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