Gold Sovereign

1901 Gold Sovereign Melbourne – Victoria - The 1901 Melbourne Sovereign shows Queen Victoria’s Old head (also known as the Widow head or Vieled head), designed by Thomas Brock RA.

1838 Gold Sovereign – Victoria - The 1838 sovereign was the first sovereign to be issued during the reign of Queen Victoria. The reverse features a crowned shield.

2022 Piedfort Gold Sovereign Proof – Elizabeth II - The 2022 Gold Sovereign Piedfort version is twice the weight (15.98g) and about twice the thickness of the standard 2022 gold sovereign.

1849 Gold Sovereign – Victoria - The 1849 Gold Sovereign of Queen Victoria was minted by the Royal Mint in London (no mint mark). Second (Large) Head. SCBC 3852C.

1821 Gold Sovereign George IV - The 1821 sovereign was the first sovereign to be issued during the reign of King George IV. Reverse is Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon.

1881 Gold Sovereign Melbourne – St George - 1881 Gold Sovereign Melbourne - St George: 1881 Gold sovereigns have many variations. They can be made in London, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney and can - in the same year - have combinations of St George or Shield backs.

1823 Gold Sovereign - The 1823 Sovereign is a much sought after coin due to its low mintage. King George IV’s Bare Head can be seen on the obverse of the coin.

1895 Gold Sovereign Melbourne - 1895 Gold Sovereign, minted at the Melbourne Mint in Australia. This is indicated by a small 'M' just above the date.

1871 Gold Sovereign Sydney – Shield - The 1871 Gold Sovereign Sydney, minted by the Royal Mint Sydney Branch, Australia. Mint mark 'S' on reverse below shield.

1911 Gold Sovereign Canada - 1911 Gold Sovereign minted at the Canadian Mint. A small ‘C’ just above the date indicates the sovereign was produced at the Ottawa Mint.