Victoria 1877 Gold Sovereigns.

Sydney Minted Gold Sovereigns

6 and 73 Shield.

Coin Description

The 1877 Sydney Minted Gold Sovereign features a shield design and is part of the early Australian minting era. This particular coin is notable for its relatively low mintage of 1,590,000, which contributes to its scarcity. The "6 and 73 Shield" marking is an important characteristic for collectors.

This coin is relatively common in lower grades, but higher grades are more rare, making it an intriguing item for both collectors and investors.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1877
KM #	6
Marsh #	73
Minted	1,590,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS62
Value	Common

Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereigns

7 and 99 George and the Dragon.

Coin Description

The 1877 Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereign is notable for its unique "M" mintmark, which distinguishes it as a product of the Melbourne Mint. This coin is particularly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and the detailed "George and the Dragon" reverse design, a hallmark of British coinage. The 1877 coin had a mintage of only 1,478,000, making it relatively scarce in high grades.

The 7 and 99 George and the Dragon variant is especially prized by collectors, given the coin’s historical significance and its relatively low availability in mint state (MS63). As for the variants, collectors highly value the quality of strikes, with this particular issue known for its rarity in mint states.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1877
KM #	7
Marsh #	99
Minted	1,478,000
Proofs Minted	Yes
Best Grade	MS63
Value	Scarce