The 1838 Gold Sovereign - VictoriaThe 1838 sovereign was the first sovereign to be issued during the reign of Queen Victoria.
The reverse of the sovereign features the crowned shield of the Royal Arms, designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen. Collectors will know this coin as a 'Shield Back'.
Obverse is the portrait of Queen Victoria Young Head by William Wyon, RA.
The 1838 sovereign has a mintage of 2,718,694. The coin is very popular amongst sovereign collectors, with it being the first Victorian issue.
Proofs are rare. No mintmark means London mint.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 2,718,694 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1838
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | 1838 full gold sovereign Rising to the throne as Queen Victoria in 1837 at the a £ 1,689.70 |
 | Queen Victoria 1838 gold sovereign £ 1,791.70 |
 | 1838 Sovereign, Victoria young head, very rare year. £ 2,950.00 |
 | 22ct Gold Half Sovereign Queen Victoria Young Head 1838 Low Mintage (ca) £ 2,351.68 |
 | 1838 NGC VF25 Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Full Sovereign - Scarce Rare Coin £ 3,399.00 |
 | 1820 George III Gold Full Sovereign £ 2,450.00 |
 | VERY RARE R2 1846 4 OVER INVERTED 4 Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign Coin 1846 4/4 £ 3,000.00 |
 | VERY RARE R2 AU55 1861 C OVER C Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin £ 2,400.00 |
List items on: