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 Full Sovereign Melbourne Aus Shield Back Mint Young Head 22 Carat Gold £ 1,128.70 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,150.00 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Sovereign Gold Coin Head Shield Back (Sydney Mint) £ 960.40 |
 | Rare 1849 Young Head Queen Victoria Shield Reverse 22 ct gold full Sovereign £ 1,230.70 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,175.00 |
 | EXTREMELY RARE R4 1872/1 Melbourne Overdate Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign 1872M £ 3,250.00 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Shield back Young Head Gold Sovereign 22ct aUNC - Mint State £ 1,281.70 |
 | 1884 Queen Victoria Gold Half Sovereign with Young Head Shield Obverse £ 756.40 |
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