The 1879 Gold Sovereign. London Mint. St George is on the reverse. This was a low mintage year.
Queen Victoria Young Head by William Wyon is on the obverse.Image credit: The Royal Mint.
Mintage: 20,013 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1879. See Coins and Events of 1879
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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 | 1879S QUEEN VICTORIA SHIELD BACK FULL SOVEREIGN - AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY - NGC AU53 £ 875.00 |
 | 1879 gold sovereign Melbourne mint mark £ 1,001.20 |
 | 1879 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 1,015.00 |
 | 1879 Gold Sovereign - Victoria Young Head - M £ 1,104.41 |
 | 1879 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,077.70 |
 | 1879 queen victoria young head gold sovereign Melbourne Mint £ 1,025.68 |
 | 1871 Queen Victoria Shield back Young Head Gold Sovereign 22ct - Clean Coin £ 1,126.66 |
 | 1880 22Ct Victoria full gold sovereign in 9ct gold surround & 22” 9ct gold chain £ 2,301.70 |
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