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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 | 1886M Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint | Victoria Young Head | G&D Reverse £ 839.99 |
 | 1872-M Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - RARE £ 1,370.00 |
 | 1871 Queen Victoria Shield back Young Head Gold Sovereign 22ct - Clean Coin £ 1,245.00 |
 | 1872 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Queen Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 904.30 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 995.00 |
 | Rare 1849 Young Head Queen Victoria Shield Reverse 22 ct gold full Sovereign £ 1,026.70 |
 | Rare 1838 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - Very Fair Condition £ 1,699.90 |
 | 1875 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 919.60 |
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