British Sovereign Queen Victoria
(Young Head Variety)
Grade range:  Extra Fine/Almost Uncirculated+
Minted 1871-1885
Actual Gold Content: .2354 troy ounces

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The Queen Victoria sovereign gold coins invoke a special nostalgia for a time when the British Navy ruled the seas, and the sun never set on the Empire. London flourished as the trading and financial capital of the world; Britain became the center of rapid technological innovation; and, India glittered as the Crown Jewel of the Empire. The gold Sovereign came to symbolize British financial solidity and to this day enjoys a strong international market, wide-spread recognition and strong liquidity.

The mints were pressed to keep pace with Queen Victoria’s 64 year reign. Several different portraits were utilized beginning with the Young Head portrait (1838-1887), followed by the Jubilee Head design meant to commemorate the 50th year of Queen Victoria’s rule (1887-1893) and finally the Veil Head design (1893-1901) which features the mature Victoria. All three designs display St. George slaying the dragon on the reverse. These Queen Victoria coins have lower mintages and are considerably scarcer than the King Sovereign issues of Edward VII and George V which followed.

The “Young Head” is offered for sale in quantity very infrequently, and holds rank as the oldest and rarest of the Sovereigns that can still be obtained at reasonable premiums?. NCG places a per coin suggested retail anywhere from $450-$600 for coins in similar condition to those offered here.