Victoria 1870 Gold Sovereigns

1870 Victoria Gold Sovereign.

Description

The 1870 Victoria Gold Sovereign is part of the series minted during Queen Victoria's reign. It features a bust of Queen Victoria on the obverse, with a crown and the legend "Victoria Regina." The reverse shows the famous St. George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci. The coin's composition is 22ct gold, and it has a diameter of 22mm and weighs 7.98g.

This sovereign is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and rarity. It has a total mintage of 2,190,000, and most surviving examples are in good condition, but higher grades such as MS62 are considered rare and valuable.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1870
KM #	736.2
Marsh #	54
Minted	2,190,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS62
Value	Normal

Variants: WW Incuse

Australia Gold Sovereigns

Sydney Minted Gold Sovereigns

Australian Sovereign Description

The 1870 Sydney Mint Gold Sovereign was produced at the Sydney Mint, which was the first branch of the Royal Mint outside of Britain. This coin is part of the significant historical collection of Australian gold sovereigns. Known for their detailed craftsmanship, the Sydney Mint Sovereigns are considered highly collectible today.

The 1870 release saw a mintage of 1,220,000 units, making it a fairly common sovereign. However, certain grades and variations, such as the higher MS64 grade, are harder to come by and carry a premium price.

Coin Specifications - Australian Sovereign

Attribute	Details
Year	1870
KM #	4
Minted	1,220,000
Proofs Minted	Yes
Best Grade	MS64
Value	Common