Australia: Victoria 1870-SY Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint
Australia: Victoria 1870-SY Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint
The 1870-SY Gold Sovereign, struck at the historic Sydney Mint, is the final year of the distinctive colonial sovereign series bearing the SYDNEY MINT / AUSTRALIA reverse. Produced exclusively between 1855 and 1870, these iconic issues represent Australia's first locally struck gold coinage and remain highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
A pleasing Very Fine example displaying honest signs of circulation, with expected wear to the highest points of Victoria's portrait and the reverse wreath. Residual mint lustre remains visible across portions of the fields, lending the coin a still attractive appearance despite its commercial use. A desirable representative of the final-year Sydney Mint sovereign, offering both historical importance and enduring collector appeal.
AUSTRALIA. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold Sovereign, 1870 SY. Sydney.
Young head left, hair tied in plait and crowned with wreath of Banskia; date below; VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:. / AUSTRALIA, crowned within wreath; SYDNEY MINT above; ONE SOVEREIGN below. Edge milled.
Reference: Fr-10; KM-4; Marsh-A375; McD-117
Weight: 7.99g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Diameter: 22mm.
Mintage: 1,220,000.
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: This lot is located in Singapore and will be dispatched directly from our Singapore office following the auction. Kindly refer to the Auction Description for alternative collection locations and schedules. This lot is exempt from VAT.
A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. GST may apply to the hammer price, please refer to the Auction Description for further details.
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Australia: Victoria 1870-SY Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint
The 1870-SY Gold Sovereign, struck at the historic Sydney Mint, is the final year of the distinctive colonial sovereign series bearing the SYDNEY MINT / AUSTRALIA reverse. Produced exclusively between 1855 and 1870, these iconic issues represent Australia's first locally struck gold coinage and remain highly sought after by collectors worldwide.
A pleasing Very Fine example displaying honest signs of circulation, with expected wear to the highest points of Victoria's portrait and the reverse wreath. Residual mint lustre remains visible across portions of the fields, lending the coin a still attractive appearance despite its commercial use. A desirable representative of the final-year Sydney Mint sovereign, offering both historical importance and enduring collector appeal.
AUSTRALIA. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold Sovereign, 1870 SY. Sydney.
Young head left, hair tied in plait and crowned with wreath of Banskia; date below; VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:. / AUSTRALIA, crowned within wreath; SYDNEY MINT above; ONE SOVEREIGN below. Edge milled.
Reference: Fr-10; KM-4; Marsh-A375; McD-117
Weight: 7.99g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Diameter: 22mm.
Mintage: 1,220,000.
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: This lot is located in Singapore and will be dispatched directly from our Singapore office following the auction. Kindly refer to the Auction Description for alternative collection locations and schedules. This lot is exempt from VAT.
A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. GST may apply to the hammer price, please refer to the Auction Description for further details.
Payment must be made in SGD. If you wish to pay in another currency, please contact us to discuss the available options.
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