The 1864 Gold Sovereign Reverse is a shield designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen. This type of sovereign is often called a Shield Back.
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the obverse of the coin, designed by William Wyon RA.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 8,656,353 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1864. See Coins and Events of 1864
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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 | QUEEN VICTORIA 1864 GOLD SOVEREIGN AU58 £ 1,312.00 |
 | 1864 Shield Back Young Head Full Sovereign £ 979.99 |
 | 1862 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back - 22ct Gold £ 910.00 |
 | 1913 King George v Gold Half Sovereign Coin, 3.99g, 22ct £ 435.10 |
 | Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin 1886 D.G. Britanniar Melbourne Preloved £ 1,000.00 |
 | 1869 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign - Young Head / Shield Back £ 925.00 |
 | 1887 Victoria Gold Sovereign Jubilee Head London Mint EF 7.98g Coin £ 919.60 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin Head £ 924.70 |
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