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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 | Rare 1849 Young Head Queen Victoria Shield Reverse 22 ct gold full Sovereign £ 1,026.70 |
 | 1902 Half Sovereign - Edward VII - 22ct Gold 3.994 g * £ 414.70 |
 | 1857 Gold Sovereign, Victoria young head, partially unbarred A's in GRATIA £ 950.00 |
 | 1826 Full Sovereign GVF £ 1,434.70 |
 | Gold Half Sovereign Coin 22ct Edward VII 1906 VGC £ 414.70 |
 | 1917-C King George V Gold Sovereign (Ottawa / Canada) £ 1,325.00 |
 | 1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 919.60 |
 | 1871 Queen Victoria Shield back Young Head Gold Sovereign 22ct - Clean Coin £ 1,245.00 |
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