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 Sovereigns coins
and see which Sovereigns coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,200.00 |
 | Full Sovereign Coin 1872 Shield Back Melbourne Mint Young Head Rare Date 22... £ 1,179.70 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,150.00 |
 | 1872 NGC AU Queen Victoria Young Head Shield Back 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Die £ 1,459.99 |
 | EXTREMELY RARE R4 1872/1 Melbourne Overdate Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign 1872M £ 3,250.00 |
 | 1872 Sovereign NGC AU58 - Victoria Shield Gold Coin*427 £ 1,425.00 |
 | 1892 Queen Victoria (Old Head) Shield Back 1/2 Sovereign 22k Gold. 395g £ 600.00 |
 | 1872/1M Sovereign rated AU50/UNC rev Shield 374K £ 2,518.89 |
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