The 1880 Gold Sovereign - LondonGold Sovereign minted by the Royal Mint in London in 1880 during the reign of Queen Victoria. 22 carat gold.
There are a number of variations in 1880. The horse may have a short or long tail. The engravers initials (BP - Benedetto Pistrucci) may or may not be on the right of the date, and the BP font may be very small. In 1880, gold sovereigns were also minted in Sydney and Melbourne and they produced both St George and Shield Reverses. SCBC: 3856 (and variations A-F).
The Reverse of the 1880 Gold Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon.
These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop
(product code HISV1880F).
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the Obverse of the 1880 Sovereign. Designed by William Wyon RA, you can find the initials 'WW' on the truncation of the neck.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,650,080 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1880. See Coins and Events of 1880
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | 1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 987.00 |
 | 1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign £ 1,062.00 |
 | 22ct Gold Young Head 1880 Shieldback Half Sovereign In Presentation Box & Cert £ 924.70 |
 | 1880 Queen Victoria Young Head Gold Sovereign (Sydney) £ 1,087.00 |
 | 1871-1887 Queen Victoria YH Gold Sovereigns + Capsulated within Luxury Case £ 1,025.00 |
 | Victoria Gold 1880 Shield Half Sovereign S.3860F die no: 78 VF+ grade £ 570.00 |
 | Hot 5Pc/set Simulated Commemorative Coin Gold Half Sovereign Queen Victoria £ 24.36 |
 | AUSTRALIA 1880 M GOLD MELBOURNE SOVEREIGN ST GEORGE LOW MIN KEY DATE RARE GEMUNC £ 2,087.05 |
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On eBay UK:
 | GEORGE V Half Sovereign Coin 22 Carat Gold 1913 3.99g XF - EHB £ 600.00 |
 | 1988 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Royal Mint With COA No 04741 £ 470.00 |
 | Half Gold Sovereign 22ct | 3.98g | CGT Free | Bullion £ 475.00 |
 | Gold Full 2000 Sovereign Coin - sealed in capsule £ 924.70 |
 | 1895 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign Coin Slight Damage £ 924.70 |
 | 1817 Full Gold Sovereign George III 22ct Gold Not Ex Mount £ 1,230.70 |
 | George V Sovereign Gold/silver Coin Proof £ 83.90 |
 | Gold Full Sovereign Year 2000 22ct Gold Coin Royal Mint, Inside Sealed Bag £ 1,026.70 |
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On eBay USA:
| GEORGE V Half Sovereign Coin 22 Carat Gold 1913 3.99g XF - EHB £ 600.00 |
| 1988 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Royal Mint With COA No 04741 £ 470.00 |
| Half Gold Sovereign 22ct | 3.98g | CGT Free | Bullion £ 475.00 |
| Gold Full 2000 Sovereign Coin - sealed in capsule £ 924.70 |
| 1895 Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign Coin Slight Damage £ 924.70 |
| 1817 Full Gold Sovereign George III 22ct Gold Not Ex Mount £ 1,230.70 |
| George V Sovereign Gold/silver Coin Proof £ 83.90 |
| Gold Full Sovereign Year 2000 22ct Gold Coin Royal Mint, Inside Sealed Bag £ 1,026.70 |
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