1884-M Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign

The 1884-M Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign is a historic Australian-struck 22ct gold coin from the Melbourne Mint. It features Queen Victoria’s Young Head portrait on the obverse and the classic St George slaying the dragon design on the reverse, making it a recognised piece of Victorian-era gold coinage.

The obverse displays Queen Victoria facing left, with the Melbourne Mint “M” mintmark below the bust. The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous St George and dragon design, with the date 1884 below. The coin has a traditional reeded edge and reflects the long-running sovereign format used across the British Empire.

Generally pre-owned and selected for resale where suitable, this 1884 Melbourne Mint sovereign offers both intrinsic gold value and collector interest. It is well suited to collectors seeking Australian-struck sovereigns, Queen Victoria Young Head coinage, or historic gold coins from the Melbourne Mint.