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1899 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Perth Mint Sovereign
Presented in Very Fine condition, the 1899 sovereign was the first struck at The Perth Mint, a prized piece in any sovereign collection.
Key features:
- 91.67% pure gold
- Iconic St George and the Dragon reverse design
- Very Fine quality
- 1899 ‘P’ Sovereign
- Prestigious embossed case
| SKU | 24V33AAA |
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.
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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