1879 Gold Sovereign Value, Victoria Young head - sell today or buy online
There were 5 Sovereign variations struck dated 1879. Mintage figures are shown where available.
A mid grade condition 1879 Gold Sovereign is worth about £425.00. (value mid point between VF and EF).
Victoria 1879 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below reverse shield (Melbourne Mint)
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Guide prices shown are from the Token Publishing Coin Yearbook 2022 for Fine, VF, EF and Uncirculated condition. We can accept no liability for the accuracy of the prices quoted.
Victoria 1879 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below reverse shield (Sydney Mint)
BV / F
£490
VF
£400
EF
£450
UNC
£1300
Mintage: 1,366,000
Metal: 91.6% Gold
Victoria 1879 Sovereign
St George & Dragon reverse
Fine
£600
VF
£1500
EF
£13000
Mintage: 20,013
Metal: 91.6% Gold
Victoria 1879 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below bust on obverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV / F
£490
VF
£400
EF
£450
UNC
£550
Mintage: 2,740,594
Metal: 91.6% Gold
Victoria 1879 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below bust on obverse (Sydney Mint)
BV / F
£490
VF
£400
EF
£450
UNC
£550