The 1872 Gold Sovereign - Young Head Shield ReverseIn 1872 you can find gold sovereigns with St George reverse or Shield reverse. The shield versions have the date on the obverse, where the St George has the date on the reverse.
This coin has a shield designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen on the reverse.
The 1872 Sovereign also is available with a Young Head St George Reverse.
Queen Victoria’s young head, by William Wyon, can be seen on the obverse of the coin.Images credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1872. See Coins and Events of 1872
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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 | 1892 Queen Victoria Half Sovereign Gold Coin – Jubilee Head – Shield – 22ct Gold £ 532.00 |
 | RARE 1872 M Melbourne Victoria Young Head Shield Gold Sovereign 1st Year Mint £ 1,275.00 |
 | 1854 Full Sovereign Gold Coin £ 950.00 |
 | 1872 NGC MS62 Gold Shield Sovereign Queen Victoria Great Britain £ 1,399.00 |
 | 1852 Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin Shield Reverse £ 895.00 |
 | 1872/1 M Melbourne Overdate Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign Error R4 EX. RARE £ 2,050.00 |
 | 1871 Queen Victoria Shield back Young Head Gold Sovereign 22ct - Clean Coin £ 1,197.00 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign – First Year Veiled Head – 22ct Gold £ 961.42 |
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