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1872 Gold Sovereign Value, Victoria Young head - sell today or buy online

There were 7 Sovereign variations struck dated 1872. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1872 Gold Sovereign coins can range from £705 to £1,483 depending on condition. The guide prices are based on coin grades from Fine (F) to Uncirculated (UNC). A mid grade value mid point between VF (Very Fine) and EF (Extremely Fine) condition 1872 Sovereign is worth about £824.

I would like to sell my 1872 Gold Sovereign for £668.86

Reverse: Victoria 1872 Sovereign
Victoria 1872 Sovereign
BV/F
£704
VF
£764
EF
£884
UNC
£1483
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Mintage: 8,767,250

Metal: 91.667% Gold

View all English coins struck dated 1872.

Guide prices shown are from the Token Publishing Coin Yearbook 2022 for Fine (F), Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF) and Uncirculated (UNC) condition. We can accept no liability for the accuracy of the prices quoted.

Victoria 1872 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below reverse shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£704
VF
£764
EF
£824
UNC
£2202
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Mintage: 1,815,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1872 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below reverse shield (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£704
VF
£764
EF
£884
UNC
£1782
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Mintage: 748,180

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1872 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
Victoria 1872 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below bust on obverse (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£704
VF
£794
EF
£854
UNC
£1153
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1872 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
Victoria 1872 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below bust on obverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£704
VF
£914
EF
£1693
UNC
£5346
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1872 Sovereign
Victoria 1872 Sovereign
St George & Dragon reverse
BV/F
£704
VF
£710
EF
£734
UNC
£974
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1872 Sovereign no Die number
BV/F
£704
VF
£764
EF
£884
UNC
£1483
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Sovereign values, some 1872 sovereigns may be worth less than the coin grade guide value, whereas other same year date examples could command much higher prices if they feature a rarer mint mark.

The main sovereign coin variations including any mint marks dated 1872 are shown in the Coin Hunter Sovereign book.

You can check the value of your 1872 sovereign by scanning the live price QR code in this book.