The 1880 Gold Sovereign - LondonGold Sovereign minted by the Royal Mint in London in 1880 during the reign of Queen Victoria. 22 carat gold.
There are a number of variations in 1880. The horse may have a short or long tail. The engravers initials (BP - Benedetto Pistrucci) may or may not be on the right of the date, and the BP font may be very small. In 1880, gold sovereigns were also minted in Sydney and Melbourne and they produced both St George and Shield Reverses. SCBC: 3856 (and variations A-F).
The Reverse of the 1880 Gold Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon.
These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop
(product code HISV1880F).
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the Obverse of the 1880 Sovereign. Designed by William Wyon RA, you can find the initials 'WW' on the truncation of the neck.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,650,080 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1880. See Coins and Events of 1880
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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 | 1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 939.00 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Veiled Head Half Gold Sovereign Coin 4g £ 449.90 |
 | 1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 1,090.00 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin with COA £ 924.70 |
 | 22ct Gold Young Head 1880 Shieldback Half Sovereign In Presentation Box & Cert £ 900.22 |
 | 1880 Rare Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint £ 4,384.50 |
 | 1894 Queen Victoria Old ‘Veiled’ Head Australian 22ct Gold Full Sovereign £ 862.48 |
 | 1901 Victoria Old ‘Veiled’ Head Australian 22ct Gold Full Sovereign £ 1,021.60 |
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