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1897 Gold Sovereign Value, Victoria Old head / veiled - sell today or buy online

There were 2 Sovereign variations struck dated 1897. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1897 Gold Sovereign coins can range from £717 to £987 depending on condition. The guide prices are based on coin grades from Fine (F) to Uncirculated (UNC). A mid grade value mid point between VF (Very Fine) and EF (Extremely Fine) condition 1897 Sovereign is worth about £837.

I would like to sell my 1897 Gold Sovereign for £680.16

Reverse: Victoria 1897 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
Victoria 1897 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M on ground on reverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£716
VF
£806
EF
£867
UNC
£987
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Mintage: 5,130,565

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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Guide prices shown are from the Token Publishing Coin Yearbook 2022 for Fine (F), Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF) and Uncirculated (UNC) condition. We can accept no liability for the accuracy of the prices quoted.

Victoria 1897 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S on ground on reverse (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£716
VF
£806
EF
£867
UNC
£987
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Mintage: 2,532,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Sovereign values, some 1897 sovereigns may be worth less than the coin grade guide value, whereas other same year date examples could command much higher prices if they feature a rarer mint mark.

The main sovereign coin variations including any mint marks dated 1897 are shown in the Coin Hunter Sovereign book.

You can check the value of your 1897 sovereign by scanning the live price QR code in this book.