1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign About Extra Fine

Description

Own a historic piece of Australia’s gold coinage with this 1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign, graded About Extra Fine (aXF). Issued under Queen Victoria’s reign, this sovereign belongs to the second type issued by the Sydney Mint – a uniquely Australian design no longer produced after 1870.

The coin features the iconic Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse, while the reverse carries a distinctive local design inscribed with “ONE SOVEREIGN” and “AUSTRALIA” – a departure from the traditional imperial inscriptions. These coins were among the first sovereigns struck on Australian soil and were originally intended for local circulation.

Key Features:

• Year: 1866
• Mint: Sydney Mint (Australia)
• Monarch: Queen Victoria (Young Head)
• Grade: About Extra Fine (aXF)
• Metal: 22ct Gold (91.67% purity)
• Weight: 7.98 grams
• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Victoria facing left
• Reverse: Wreath and crown design with “AUSTRALIA” and “ONE SOVEREIGN”

The 1866 Sydney Mint Sovereign is a highly collectible coin, valued for both its historical significance and gold content. This About Extra Fine example retains strong detail with light wear, making it a desirable addition for collectors of early Australian gold.