N° 22 | Australia 1 Sovereign 1897 M

22 - Australia 1 Sovereign 1897 M
22 - Australia 1 Sovereign 1897 M

Description

KM# 13, N# 17317; Gold (.917) 8.00 g.; Victoria; Melbourne Mint.; XF+

GPT Description

The Australia 1 Sovereign 1897 M is a beautiful and historically significant coin from Australia. This coin was minted in 1897 during the reign of Queen Victoria and was produced at the Melbourne Mint. It is made of 8.00 grams of gold with a purity of .917. During the late 19th century, Australia was experiencing a period of economic growth and prosperity, fueled by the gold rushes that had taken place in the mid-1800s. The production of gold coins like the Sovereign was a reflection of the country's wealth and stability during this time. The design of the coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse and the classic St. George and the Dragon design on the reverse. This coin is in XF+ (extremely fine plus) condition, indicating that it is in excellent shape for its age. Overall, the Australia 1 Sovereign 1897 M is a valuable and collectible piece of Australian numismatic history, representing a time of economic prosperity and growth in the country.
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