The 1839 Gold Sovereign Proof - Victoria1839 Gold Sovereign Proof minted by the Royal Mint in London. First (Small) Head by William Wyon. Some variations but all 1839 proofs are expensive. SCBC 3852.
The Obverse is a portrait of Queen Victoria, Young Head by William Wyon.
The Edge is milled.
The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, is a crowned shield containing the emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,230 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1839. See Coins and Events of 1839
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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