Victoria 1884 Gold Sovereigns.

London Minted Gold Sovereigns

1884 Victoria Gold Sovereign

Young head Obverse and St George Reverse with short tail

Coin Description

The 1884 Victoria Gold Sovereign features the iconic Young Head obverse and the St. George reverse with a short tail, characteristic of London-minted coins of this year. The coin is one of the rarer pieces minted at the London Mint, with a total mintage of only 1,770,000. Despite its relatively low mintage, the coin is considered common in its best grade, MS64.

The reverse design depicting St. George slaying the dragon remains one of the most recognized and revered coin designs in history. The short tail variation on the St. George reverse is distinctive for collectors, making it an attractive addition to any collection of British sovereigns.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1884
KM #	752
Marsh #	92
Minted	1,770,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS64
Value	Normal

Variants

• None

Sydney Minted Gold Sovereigns

1884 Victoria Gold Sovereign

6 and 80 Shield.

7 and 121 George and the Dragon

Coin Description

The 1884 Sydney Minted Gold Sovereign features the iconic St. George and the Dragon reverse design, a staple of British coinage. The coin was minted in relatively large quantities, with 1,595,000 pieces produced, making it a more common piece in lower grades. The coin features the "Shield" design and is prized for its clean strikes and historical significance.

The "George and the Dragon" reverse is a particularly cherished design, highlighting St. George slaying the dragon, a popular and recognizable motif in British numismatics.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1884
KM #	6
Marsh #	80
Minted	1,595,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS64
Value	Common

Variants

• 7 and 121 George and the Dragon

Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereigns

6 and 65 Shield.

7 and 106 George and the Dragon.

Coin Description

The 1884 Melbourne Minted Gold Sovereign is a notable coin that features the iconic "M" mintmark, denoting its production at the Melbourne Mint. The coin showcases the beloved "George and the Dragon" reverse design, symbolizing St. George slaying the dragon. This coin is part of the long history of British and Australian coinage, with a relatively high mintage of 2,942,000, though it remains highly regarded for its historical significance and visual appeal.

With a mintage of over 2 million, the Melbourne Minted 1884 Sovereign is quite common in lower grades but remains scarce in higher grades, such as MS64. The design of the coin is a testament to the craftsmanship of the era, and it is a prized piece for collectors seeking to complete their sets of early British and Australian coinage.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1884
KM #	6
Marsh #	65
Minted	2,942,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS63
Value	Common

Variants

• 7 and 106 George and the Dragon
• 103A Large BP
• 103B No BP