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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 £764 to £1,039 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 £886.

I would like to sell my 1879 Gold Sovereign for £724.96

Reverse: Victoria 1879 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
Victoria 1879 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below bust on obverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£763
VF
£855
EF
£917
UNC
£1039
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Mintage: 2,740,594

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 1879 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
Victoria 1879 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below reverse shield (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£763
VF
£825
EF
£886
UNC
£1929
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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
£763
VF
£1868
EF
£15979
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Mintage: 20,013

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
£763
VF
£855
EF
£917
UNC
£1039
Add to my collection: Select Grade and tap ADD

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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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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 feature a rarer mint mark.

The main sovereign coin variations including any mint marks dated 1879 are shown in the Coin Hunter Sovereign book.

You can check the value of your 1879 sovereign by scanning the live price QR code in this book.