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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 | 1864 Gold Sovereign - Victoria Young Head Shield Back - London £ 1,187.48 |
 | 1911 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 414.70 |
 | 1912 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King George V £ 440.20 |
 | 22Ct Gold Half Sovereign Shieldback 1864 Queen Victoria Young Head London Mint £ 579.00 |
 | 1912 George V Full Sovereign Gold Coin In capsule Great Condition £ 858.40 |
 | Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 835.82 |
 | 1899 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - St George & Dragon Reverse £ 822.70 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Old head Full Gold Sovereign £ 1,026.70 |
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