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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 | 1872 M RARE Victoria Gold Full Sovereign Shield Back Young Head Melbourne £ 1,150.00 |
 | 1872 M RARE Victoria Gold Full Sovereign Shield Back Young Head Melbourne £ 1,150.00 |
 | 1838 Shield Reverse Sovereign – First Year Victoria Young Head – Around EF £ 3,474.70 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin Head Shield Back (Sydney Mint) £ 945.10 |
 | 1849 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign £ 1,305.00 |
 | Rare 1849 Young Head Queen Victoria Shield Reverse 22 ct gold full Sovereign £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Shield back Young Head Gold Sovereign 22ct aUNC - Mint State £ 1,281.70 |
 | 1887 Full Sovereign Melbourne Mint Victoria Young Head Key Date High Grade £ 1,150.00 |
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