1848 Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head Shield
In 1848, there were two varieties of shield sovereigns. The first type, issued from 1838 to 1848, has a smaller head in higher relief.
The second type, issued from 1848 to 1872, with a few gaps, has a slightly larger head, in lower relief, and the reverse legends are repositioned.
Our photographs should clearly show the difference.
Gold Sovereigns - Victoria Young Head Shield Reverse
London Mint Only.
The US $ prices in the this table may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
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Date | Description | Marsh | Spink | Mintage | Grade | Stock | Price £ | Price $
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1848 | First Head, First Reverse | 31A | 3852 | Not Known* | about VF, as shown | Sold | £900 | $1,800
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1848 | Second Head, Second Reverse Repositioned Legend | 31 | 3852C | 2,246,701* | VF | Sold | £120 | $160
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1848 | Second Head, Second Reverse Repositioned Legend | 31 | 3852C | 2,246,701* | Fine | Sold | £105 | $135
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1848 | Second Head, Second Reverse Repositioned Legend | 31 | 3852C | 2,246,701* | good Fine / almost VF | Sold | £120 | $185
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Key To Table
Not Known* = But included in 2,246,701 mintage for date.
2,246,701* = Includes first type.
EK = Edge Knock
Die Numbers
Please see our die numbers page for more information about die numbers.
Type Coins
If you are not looking for a particular date, but want a nice example of this type of sovereign, you can order a "type coin". Just look at our list of dates, grades and prices. Select the price you wish to pay, and we will send you the best grade coin we have available for that price, with our choice of date.
Guarantee
All our coins are guaranteed genuine, and we try to grade reasonably conservatively. For customers ordering by post, we want you to be delighted when you receive your coin. We thrive on repeat business and recommendation.
Victoria Type Collection
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