herald86 Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Hi folks, I'd be grateful if anyone could help me on a coin-related matter. I've just received a sovereign from a reputable bullion dealer. It's dated 1878 and has a Melbourne mint mark. The axis puzzles me because it's not like any other sovereign or half-sovereign I've seen - when the obverse is upright the reverse is upside down. Is this correct for this coin or is it a fake? Or is it a very rare and valuable minting error?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 An 1878 Melbourne Sovereign of Victoria has opposing die axes and so yours is, unfortunately, like every other. They are nice coins though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herald86 Posted August 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Thanks for the info. I'm happy for it to be just like all the others, as long as it's not a fake :-) It is nice - my first "young head" Victoria coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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