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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.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 - Shield - Sydney | - | - | - | £517 | £517 | £517 |
| 1885 - St. George - Sydney | - | - | £517 | £517 | £517 | £517 |
| 1885 - Shield - Melbourne | - | - | - | £517 | £517 | £517 |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 1st Head - BP | - | - | £517 | £517 | £517 | £517 |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 1st Head - No BP | - | - | £517 | £517 | £517 | £517 |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 2nd Head - BP | - | - | - | £517 | £517 | £517 |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 2nd Head - No BP | - | - | - | £517 | £517 | £517 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 - Shield - Sydney | £517 | £549 | £843 | £1,190 | £1,780 | - | - |
| 1885 - St. George - Sydney | £517 | £551 | £871 | £1,360 | £1,620 | - | - |
| 1885 - Shield - Melbourne | £517 | £520 | £1,010 | £1,340 | £1,840 | - | - |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 1st Head - BP | £517 | £745 | £1,250 | £1,640 | £2,260 | - | - |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 1st Head - No BP | £1,960 | £2,920 | £4,200 | £5,500 | £6,800 | - | - |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 2nd Head - BP | £517 | £517 | £680 | £1,110 | £1,190 | - | - |
| 1885 - St. George - Melbourne - 2nd Head - No BP | £517 | £517 | £545 | £912 | £1,190 | - | - |
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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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