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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 | Rare 1872 Full Sovereign Melbourne Aus Shield Back Mint Young Head 22 Carat Gold £ 1,128.70 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,150.00 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin Head Shield Back (Sydney Mint) £ 960.40 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Shield back Young Head Gold Sovereign 22ct aUNC - Mint State £ 1,281.70 |
 | EXTREMELY RARE R4 1872/1 Melbourne Overdate Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign 1872M £ 3,250.00 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,175.00 |
 | Australia.. 1872 Melbourne - Shield Sovereign. Much Lustre - EF/gEF £ 1,411.64 |
 | 1892 Queen Victoria (Old Head) Shield Back 1/2 Sovereign 22k Gold. 395g £ 600.00 |
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