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Historical sovereigns

The Perth Mint opened on 20 June 1899 to manufacture sovereigns from Western Australian gold. With a nominal value of one British pound sterling (£1), sovereigns were highly respected circulating coins acceptable around the globe. The Perth Mint struck 690,992 sovereigns dated 1899, the first of 106 million sovereigns produced up to 1931. Each coin was distinguished by a ‘P’ mintmark.

The first

Presented in premium grade Very Fine condition, the 1899 Sovereign is one of the first sovereigns struck by The Perth Mint and portrays Benedetto Pistrucci’s neo-classical masterpiece, St George and the Dragon. The coin’s obverse bears the Sir Thomas Brock 'Veiled Head' effigy of Queen Victoria.

Presentation packaging 

Each coin is housed in an elegant black timber case and embossed shipper.

03 1899P Sov in case angled

Specifications

Specifications

Year

1899

Metal

Gold

Gold Content (Troy oz)

0.2354

Fineness (% purity)

91.67

Maximum Diameter (mm)

22.05

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

7.988

Maximum Thickness (mm)

1.52

Maximum Mintage

690,992

Grade

Very Fine*

Effigy

Sir Thomas Brock design of H.M. Queen Victoria

*Graded by Downies Collectibles Pty Ltd. 

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