From the middle of the nineteenth century, The Royal Mint established overseas branch mints near to sources of new gold discoveries, including three branch mints in Australia. This set marks the 150th anniversary since the opening of the Melbourne branch mint in 1872 and contains three gold Sovereigns that each feature the distinctive ‘M’ mint mark and a portrait of either Queen Victoria, Edward VII or George V.
The Mint Marks of the Australian Branch Mints
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Specification
1893-1901 Victoria Melbourne Sovereign
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Thomas Brock |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1901 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
| Condition | Minimum of Very Fine |
1902-1910 Edward VII Melbourne Sovereign
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 7.980g |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | George William de Saulles |
| Quality | Uncirculated |
| Year | 1902-1910 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
| Condition | Minimum of Very Fine |
1911-1928 George V Melbourne Sovereign
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 7.980g |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Bertram Mackennal |
| Quality | Uncirculated |
| Year | 1911-1928 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
| Condition | Minimum of Very Fine |