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1889 Gold Sovereign Value, Victoria Jubilee head - sell today or buy online

There were 3 Sovereign variations struck dated 1889. Mintage figures are shown where available.

The value of 1889 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 1889 Sovereign is worth about £892.

I would like to sell my 1889 Gold Sovereign for £730.41

Reverse: Victoria 1889 Sovereign
Victoria 1889 Sovereign
BV/F
£769
VF
£861
EF
£923
UNC
£1046
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Mintage: 7,257,455

Metal: 91.667% Gold

View all English coins struck dated 1889.

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 1889 Sovereign S (Sydney Mint)
S on ground on reverse (Sydney Mint)
BV/F
£769
VF
£861
EF
£923
UNC
£1046
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Mintage: 3,262,000

Metal: 91.667% Gold

Victoria 1889 Sovereign M (Melbourne Mint)
M on ground on reverse (Melbourne Mint)
BV/F
£769
VF
£861
EF
£923
UNC
£1046
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Mintage: 2,732,590

Metal: 91.667% Gold

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There are a number of factors that affect Gold Sovereign values, some 1889 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 1889 are shown in the Coin Hunter Sovereign book.

You can check the value of your 1889 sovereign by scanning the live price QR code in this book.