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
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1849 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign £ 1,305.00 |
 | Rare 1849 Young Head Queen Victoria Shield Reverse 22 ct gold full Sovereign £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Half Gold Sovereign Coin 4g £ 449.90 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria £5 Gold Sovereign with COA Great Condition £ 4,586.70 |
 | 1852 Gold Full Shield Sovereign Coin Queen Victoria Excellent £ 1,332.69 |
 | 1901 Full Sovereign Queen Victoria Veiled Head 22ct Gold Coin Perth Mint £ 904.30 |
 | 1901 Victoria Old ‘Veiled’ Head Australian 22ct Gold Full Sovereign £ 1,021.60 |
 | 1894 Queen Victoria Old ‘Veiled’ Head Australian 22ct Gold Full Sovereign £ 862.48 |
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