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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 | 1879 M Australia Melbourne Full Sovereign 0.9170 Fineness Gold 7.9881g NGC MS 60 £ 1,200.00 |
 | Full Sovereign Coin 1879 Shield Back Sydney Mint Young Head 22 Carat Solid Gold £ 1,006.30 |
 | Full Sovereign Coin 1879 Shield Back Sydney Mint Young Head 22 Carat Solid Gold £ 1,006.30 |
 | 1879 QUEEN VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD FULL GOLD SOVEREIGN MELBOURNE M MINT £ 1,077.70 |
 | 1880 gold sovereign perfect condition £ 1,077.70 |
 | 1879 Queen Victoria Melbourne 22ct Gold Full Sovereign PCGS AU58 £ 1,399.00 |
 | VERY RARE R2 1880 SYDNEY INVERTED A FOR V Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign 1880S £ 2,500.00 |
 | Australia. 1879 Sydney - Half Sovereign.. Fine - Trace Lustre.. £ 681.96 |
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