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 Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Rare 1849 Young Head Queen Victoria Shield Reverse 22 ct gold full Sovereign £ 1,230.70 |
 | 1885 Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign - Melbourne Mint (M) - Young Head £ 870.00 |
 | 1901 Full Sovereign Queen Victoria Veiled Head 22ct Gold Coin Perth Mint £ 914.50 |
 | 1853 Queen Victoria Reverse Gold Full Sovereign Shield £ 1,069.54 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,150.00 |
 | Queen Victoria 22 Carat Gold Full Sovereign 1848 Reverse Shield £ 1,300.00 |
 | 1891 London mint Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Full Sovereign - Beautiful condition £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Shield back Young Head Gold Sovereign 22ct aUNC - Mint State £ 1,281.70 |
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