The 1849 Gold Sovereign - Victoria1849 Gold Sovereign minted by the Royal Mint in London. Second (Large) Head. SCBC 3852C. A variation may show a Roman I.
The Obverse is a portrait of Queen Victoria, Young Head by William Wyon. Initials 'WW' at base of neck.
The Edge is milled.
The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, is a crowned shield containing the emblems of England, Scotland and Ireland.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,755,399 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1849. See Coins and Events of 1849
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Gold Half Sovereign Coin - 1901 Queen Victoria £ 499.00 |
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 | 1887 QUEEN VICTORIA FULL SOVEREIGN COIN 22ct GOLD IN CAPSULE £ 956.00 |
 | 1908 KING EDWARD VII GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN 22ct £ 475.00 |
 | Sovereign £ 26.70 |
 | VERY RARE R2 AU55 1861 C OVER C Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin £ 2,400.00 |
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