The Hyde Park Collection - Complete Australian Sovereign Set 1855 - 1931
1868
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
AUSTRALIA - CIRCULATION |
| Item Description: |
1SOV 1868 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 55 |
| Owner: |
Zebo |
Owner Comments:
Scarce
Mintage 2,319,000
Silver alloy
Victoria Young Head
Australian reverse
The 1868 Type II Sydney Mint sovereign was the turning point in Australian numismatics - the 1868 is the last sovereigns struck with the native Australian alloy, they are also the first that were struck to the exact same specifications as those issued by the Royal Mint in London. Copper instead of silver was used as an alloy from here on out. In 1868, both the silver (yellowish) and the Copper (reddish) alloys were minted at different times in the year.