Coin
Maker & role
Benedetto Pistrucci, Designer; Sir Joseph Boehm, Designer
Production date
1889
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Object detail
Production place
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Measurements
Diam: 2.1cm (Diam: 21mm)
Signature & marks
Embossed text obverse of coin; 'VICTORIA D: G: BRIT: REG: F: D: / 'I.E.B.'
Embossed text reverse of coin; 'S' / '1889' / 'B.P.'.
Embossed text reverse of coin; 'S' / '1889' / 'B.P.'.
Credit line
Purchase, 2004
The Mint Collection, Museums of History New South Wales
The Mint Collection, Museums of History New South Wales
Caption
1889 gold sovereign produced by the Royal Mint, Sydney Branch
Description
The Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint commenced operation in May 1855, producing gold sovereigns and half sovereigns as an Australian currency. These continued to be produced until the Mint closed in 1926. From 1855-1870 these coins had a unique design however after 1870 they became identical to British sovereigns. This sovereign, a Queen Victoria Jubilee Head and reverse design of St George, was in production from 1887 to 1893. This sovereign is dated 1889 and is marked “S” for the Sydney Mint and is graded numismatically as ‘about uncirculated’.
Accession number
MIN2005/9
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