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1878 Gold Sovereign Value, Victoria Young head - sell today or buy online

There were 3 Sovereign variations struck dated 1878. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1878 Gold Sovereign coins can range from £770 to £1,046 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 1878 Sovereign is worth about £892.

I would like to sell my 1878 Gold Sovereign for £730.41

Victoria 1878 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below bust on obverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£769
VF
£861
EF
£923
UNC
£1046
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Mintage: 2,171,457

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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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.

Reverse: Victoria 1878 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
Victoria 1878 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below reverse shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£769
VF
£831
EF
£892
UNC
£2061
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Mintage: 1,259,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1878 Sovereign
Victoria 1878 Sovereign
St George & Dragon reverse
BV/F
£769
VF
£775
EF
£800
UNC
£1046
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Mintage: 1,091,275

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Sovereign values, some 1878 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 1878 are shown in the Coin Hunter Sovereign book.

You can check the value of your 1878 sovereign by scanning the live price QR code in this book.