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The 1872 Gold Sovereign Melbourne - Young Head Shield ReverseThis was the first year that Melbourne Mint struck coins. The mint mark 'M' is on the Reverse below the shield at the crossing point of the wreath and above the rose. This shows this coin was minted at the Melbourne Mint, Victoria, Australia.
The Reverse is a shield designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.
The 1872 Sovereign also is available with a Young Head St George Reverse.
Queen Victoria’s young head, by William Wyon, can be seen on the obverse of the coin.Images used by permission of Museums Victoria
Mintage: 748,180 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Melbourne Mint
Minted in 1872. See Coins and Events of 1872
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: Australia
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| RARE 1872 M Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Melbourne Young Head First Year £ 1,025.00 |
| Victoria 1863 22 carat gold half sovereign, young head and very rare high Sheild £ 4,086.70 |
| 1872/1 M Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Melbourne Overdate RARE Marsh R4 £ 1,975.00 |
 | 1838 Sovereign, Victoria young head, very rare year. £ 2,550.00 |
 | 1883 M Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Melbourne NGC AU58 Young Head RARE R2 £ 2,500.00 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 995.00 |
| Queen Victoria 22 Carat Gold Full Sovereign 1870 Reverse Shield £ 1,026.70 |
 | 1900 Queen Victoria Gold Half Sovereign Coin Old Head St George London Mint £ 600.00 |
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