The 1853 Gold Sovereign - Victoria1853 Young head sovereign of Queen Victoria. Shield Back.
There are a couple of variants to look for. First there is a F over E restrike in the word DEF. The second is the use of an inverted 'A' (∀) to replace the V in Victoria. Both greatly enhance the value.
SCBC: 3852C.
Reverse is Shield designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.
Obverse is Queen Victoria Young Head by William Wyon.Images used by permission of The Royal Mint.
Mintage: 10,597,993 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1853. See Coins and Events of 1853
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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 | Choice 1862 Queen Victoria Shield Back Full Gold Sovereign - Never Cleaned. £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1832 King George 1V Full Gold Sovereign - Never Cleaned Or Mounted. £ 1,179.70 |
 | QUEEN VICTORIA 1853 GOLD SOVEREIGN £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1822 King George 1V Full Gold Sovereign - Never Mounted. £ 1,128.70 |
 | Victoria Young Head / Shield Back .. Full Sovereign 1864 £ 950.20 |
 | QUEEN VICTORIA 1864 GOLD SOVEREIGN AU58 £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1889 Gold Sovereign - Victoria Jubilee Head - S £ 1,021.24 |
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