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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 | 1878 Queen Victoria Shield Back Young Head Full Gold Sovereign Coin Cased £ 1,179.70 |
 | 1878 Gold Sovereign - Victoria Young Head - London £ 1,172.57 |
 | 22Ct Gold Half Sovereign Shieldback 1878 Queen Victoria Young Head London Mint £ 558.00 |
 | SINGLE FINEST R9 1878 M AUSTRALIA FULL SOVEREIGN EXCEPTIONALY RARE ONLY 2 KNOWN £ 4,874.25 |
 | 1878 queen victoria young head gold sovereign royal Mint £ 1,025.68 |
 | 1878-S Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign £ 1,255.00 |
 | 1899 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - St George & Dragon Reverse £ 822.70 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Old head Full Gold Sovereign £ 1,026.70 |
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