1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) King Charles III Proof Half Sovereigns 000 / DISH S11 Est

000 / DISH S11 Est 97

the famous portrait of St George is surrounded by a full garter border and inscription

3868B / Marsh 144 / DISH S17

Diameter 27

The 2oz and above denominations design differs slightly from the previously issued coins

1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) King Charles III Proof Half Sovereigns 000 / DISH S11 Est1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) First Head WW Buried in truncation Long Tail Small B. P Obverse : The Queens head to left. Hair bound with a double fillet and collected up into a knot behind. Initials W. W. buried in truncation. The Mint Letter 'S' denoting Sydney mint under truncation, Sovereigns struck at the Tower Mint in London do not carry a mintmark. Reverse : St. George mounted with sword attacking the dragon. The date