{"product_id":"1870-sydney-mint-type-ii-gold-sovereign-fine-very-fine","title":"1870 Sydney Mint Sovereign – Type II 22-Carat Gold Coin, Fine-Very Fine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the 1870 Sydney Mint Sovereign\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1870 Sydney Mint sovereign is a genuine Australian colonial gold coin struck in 22-carat gold. It is the Type II design, with a crown above the word AUSTRALIA inside a wreath, the legends SYDNEY MINT and ONE SOVEREIGN, and a portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Last-Date Issue from Australia's First Mint\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sydney Mint was created in response to the 1850s gold rush and became Australia's first official mint. 1870 is the final date of the Type II series, because from 1871 Sydney struck sovereigns in the standard British design. That makes this 1870 sovereign a sought-after collector date and a tangible piece of Australian gold rush history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5907\/9788\/files\/Authenticity_Guaranteed.webp?v=1778726510\" alt=\"Guaranteed authenticity, fair pricing and fast delivery – 1870 Sydney Mint Type II Gold Sovereign | Koalaehub\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Grade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded Fine–Very Fine, this Sydney Mint sovereign shows honest circulation wear consistent with its grade. The crown, wreath and lettering remain clear, and the coin is protected in a clear capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1870 Sydney Mint sovereign is supplied with a certificate of authenticity listing its grade, purity, diameter and weight, plus a presentation case and the original outer box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1870 sydney mint sovereign Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin: 1870 Sydney Mint Type II Sovereign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: One Sovereign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1870\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Sydney Mint, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonarch: Queen Victoria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: 22-carat gold (.9167 fine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.9881 g (per certificate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 21.5 mm (per certificate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: Fine–Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Crown, wreath, \"AUSTRALIA\", \"SYDNEY MINT\", \"ONE SOVEREIGN\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Certificate of authenticity, presentation case, original outer box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"Type II\" mean on a Sydney Mint sovereign?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType II is the Sydney Mint's wreath reverse, showing a crown above AUSTRALIA. It was used from 1857 to 1870, before Sydney adopted standard British sovereign designs in 1871.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this sovereign 22-carat gold?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is 22-carat (.9167 fine) gold, the traditional sovereign standard of 91.67% gold. The included certificate states the purity as 22 carat (916.6 fine).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Fine–Very Fine mean?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a circulated grade. The coin shows moderate wear, but the crown, wreath and lettering remain clear and readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes with this 1870 Sydney Mint sovereign?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with a certificate of authenticity, a presentation case and the original outer box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much is an 1870 Sydney Mint sovereign worth?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValue depends on grade, condition and the gold price. This last-date Type II issue also carries collector demand beyond its 22-carat gold content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/collections\/collectibles\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWorld \u0026amp; Vintage Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, Gold Proof Sets \u0026amp; Commemorative Medals collection for more collectible gold and silver coins from Australia and around the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koalaehub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54485903409516,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5907\/9788\/files\/SydneyMintTypeII-2.jpg?v=1790205104","url":"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/products\/1870-sydney-mint-type-ii-gold-sovereign-fine-very-fine","provider":"Koalaehub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}