The 1864 Gold Sovereign Reverse is a shield designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen. This type of sovereign is often called a Shield Back.
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the obverse of the coin, designed by William Wyon RA.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 8,656,353 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1864. See Coins and Events of 1864
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1864 Full Gold Sovereign. Young Head. With COA Die Number 36 £ 1,200.00 |
 | 1864 Full Gold ‘Shieldback’ Sovereign, Boxed, COA Die Number 50 £ 1,175.00 |
 | 22Ct Gold Half Sovereign Shieldback 1864 Queen Victoria Young Head London Mint £ 577.90 |
 | 1864 Full Sovereign Shield Back £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1889 M 22ct Gold Queen Victoria Full Sovereign Coin £ 1,077.70 |
 | 1842 Gold Shieldback Full Sovereign Coin Queen Victoria - PGCS AU50 £ 1,535.68 |
 | Half Sovereign Victoria Jubilee Head 1897 Gold Sovereign Coin £ 975.70 |
 | Rare London Mint 1876 GB Queen Victoria Full Sovereign 22ct Gold Coin XF Grade £ 1,383.70 |
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