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 £ 1,026.70 |
 | 1915 Half Sovereign £ 409.60 |
 | 1849 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign £ 1,305.00 |
 | 1880 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 930.00 |
 | Queen Victoria 1894 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 792.10 |
 | 1885 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 915.00 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria gold plated double sovereign collectable gap filler £ 31.90 |
 | 1887 Gold Sovereign, Golden Jubilee, Victoria £ 1,140.03 |
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