The 1878 Gold Sovereign - VictoriaGold Sovereign minted by the Royal Mint in London (no mint mark) in 1878 during the reign of Queen Victoria. 22 carat gold. SCBC: 3856A.
The Reverse of this 1878 Gold Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon. Small 'B.P.' initials to right of date. Horse with long tail.
Edge is milled.
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the Obverse of the 1878 Sovereign. Designed by William Wyon RA, you can find the initials 'WW' on the truncation of the neck.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,091,275 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1878. See Coins and Events of 1878
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1879 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,230.70 |
 | 22Ct Gold Half Sovereign Shieldback 1878 Queen Victoria Young Head London Mint £ 558.00 |
 | Choice 1862 Queen Victoria Shield Back Full Gold Sovereign - Never Cleaned. £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1832 King George 1V Full Gold Sovereign - Never Cleaned Or Mounted. £ 1,179.70 |
 | 1822 King George 1V Full Gold Sovereign - Never Mounted. £ 1,128.70 |
 | QUEEN VICTORIA 1864 GOLD SOVEREIGN AU58 £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1889 Gold Sovereign - Victoria Jubilee Head - S £ 1,021.24 |
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