1885 Gold Sovereign Value, Victoria Young head

1885 Gold Sovereign Value, Victoria Young head - sell today or buy online

There were 5 Sovereign variations struck dated 1885. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1885 Gold Sovereign coins can range from £838 to £1,659 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 1885 Sovereign is worth about £933.

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Reverse: Victoria 1885 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)

Victoria 1885 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below reverse shield (Melbourne Mint)

BV/F
£837

VF
£901

EF
£964

UNC
£1659

Mintage: 2,967,143

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.

Victoria 1885 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below reverse shield (Sydney Mint)

BV/F
£837

VF
£901

EF
£964

UNC
£1785

Mintage: 1,486,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1885 Sovereign
St George & Dragon reverse

BV/F
£837

VF
£844

EF
£869

UNC
£1122

Mintage: 717,723

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1885 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M below bust on obverse (Melbourne Mint)

BV/F
£837

VF
£932

EF
£995

UNC
£1122

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Reverse: Victoria 1885 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)

Victoria 1885 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S below bust on obverse (Sydney Mint)

BV/F
£837

VF
£932

EF
£995

UNC
£1122

Metal: 91.667% Gold

There are a number of factors that affect Gold Sovereign values, some 1885 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.