The 1849 Gold Sovereign - Victoria1849 Gold Sovereign minted by the Royal Mint in London. Second (Large) Head. SCBC 3852C. A variation may show a Roman I.
The Obverse is a portrait of Queen Victoria, Young Head by William Wyon. Initials 'WW' at base of neck.
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: 1,755,399 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1849. See Coins and Events of 1849
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 22CT Gold Half Sovereign 1849 Queen Victoria Young Head Shield Back Low Mintage £ 771.70 |
 | 1885 Young Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign (Sydney) Free next day delivery £ 934.90 |
 | 1873 Full Sovereign, Sydney Mint Young Victoria Gold Full Sovereign £ 1,098.10 |
 | 1859 Sheildback Gold Sovereign £ 1,383.70 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria Gold Half Sovereign - Jubilee Head - Shield Back £ 480.00 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,200.00 |
 | 1891 London mint Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Full Sovereign - Beautiful condition £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1914 King George V Gold Half Sovereign Coin Excellent condition £ 822.70 |
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