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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.

The value of 1879 Gold Sovereign coins can range from £838 to £2,038 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 1879 Sovereign is worth about £933.

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Victoria 1879 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below reverse shield (Melbourne Mint)
Extremely rare
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

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Reverse: Victoria 1879 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
Victoria 1879 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below reverse shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£901
EF
£964
UNC
£2038
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Mintage: 1,366,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1879 Sovereign
Victoria 1879 Sovereign
St George & Dragon reverse
BV/F
£837
VF
£1975
EF
£16507
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Mintage: 20,013

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1879 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
Victoria 1879 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below bust on obverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£932
EF
£995
UNC
£1122
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Mintage: 2,740,594

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1879 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
Victoria 1879 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below bust on obverse (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£837
VF
£932
EF
£995
UNC
£1122
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Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Sovereign values, some 1879 sovereigns may be worth less than the coin grade guide value, whereas other same year date examples could command much higher prices if they exibit desirable features such as attractive natural toning.