1878 GOLD SOVEREIGN ( GVF ) MELBOURNE MINT 5 SOVEREIGN Ideal for collectors of zodiac

Ideal for collectors of zodiac coins

The proof finish and certification add to its value as a collector's item

while the reverse features a traditional Sovereign design

Minted to commemorate 65 years of service to the Crown

struck to the highest proof standard

1878 GOLD SOVEREIGN ( GVF ) MELBOURNE MINT 5 SOVEREIGN Ideal for collectors of zodiacThe 1878 Gold Sovereign from the Melbourne Mint in GVF (Good Very Fine) condition represents a key example of Australia's early gold coinage. Crafted in solid gold, this coin exhibits moderate wear while retaining clear and distinct detail across its design. It holds notable historical and numismatic significance, making it an important addition for collectors specialising in British colonial mint issues and Victorian sovereigns.