The 1872 Gold Sovereign - Young Head Shield ReverseIn 1872 you can find gold sovereigns with St George reverse or Shield reverse. The shield versions have the date on the obverse, where the St George has the date on the reverse.
This coin has a shield designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen on the reverse.
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 credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1872. See Coins and Events of 1872
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1872 Half Sovereign Shield Back Young Victoria, 22ct Gold Bullion £ 499.99 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | EXTREMELY RARE R4 1872/1 Melbourne Overdate Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign 1872M £ 3,250.00 |
 | RARE 1872 Melbourne Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin 1872M £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1872-S Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign £ 1,196.00 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - Die #91 £ 1,096.00 |
 | VERY RARE R4 1862 R OVER INVERTED R Victoria Shield Gold Sovereign Coin AU53 R/R £ 3,576.70 |
 | VERY RARE R2 AU55 1861 C OVER C Victoria Shield Back Gold Sovereign Coin £ 2,400.00 |
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