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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 | 1855 British Victoria Young Head Shield Gold Full Sovereign NGC MS3+ £ 2,700.00 |
 | 1911 King George V Full Sovereign –22ct Yellow Gold – 8g – St George & Dragon £ 873.70 |
 | Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 794.49 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II Pre-decimal Gold Sovereign Coin - Full Sovereign £ 789.99 |
 | 1864 Full Gold Sovereign. Young Head. With COA Die Number 36 £ 1,200.00 |
 | 1910 King George V Full Sovereign Gold Coin, 22ct, 7.98g In Capsule £ 799.99 |
 | 1910 Half Sovereign Gold Coin Edward VII £ 401.86 |
 | 1819 King George III 9k 375 ct Gold Restrike of Rarest Sovereign Mint Condition! £ 220.00 |
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