There is only one type of 1869 gold sovereign listed. It features the Young Head portrait with a shield reverse. The portrait of Queen Victoria is the second large head and there is a WW incuse placed at the very bottom of the queens bust. Each coin has a die number, the coins were used from the Royal Mint in London. There is no mint mark as all sovereigns issued in London do not have a mint mark.

The die numbers shown are for illustrative purposes only and each coin will have a different one located below the wreath.

The type is Spink number 3853 or Marsh number 53.

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Obverse

The obverse of this sovereign features the young head portrait design of Victoria. This is the second (large) head variety. The initials, WW, for the engraver William Wyon, are incuse without stops in the truncated neck.

The obverse bears a short inscription VICTORIA DEI GRATIA and the year date, 1869.

Reverse

The reverse of the sovereign bears Jean Baptiste Merlen's crown-topped shield design. The die number is located above the rose at the bottom of the coin.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£790.15
Product ID	5925
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Weight/Size	Full
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.2354
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1869
Spink Reference	3853
Marsh Reference	53
Obverse Designer	William Wyon
Reverse Designer	Jean Baptiste Merlen
Issuing Monarch	Victoria (1837-1901)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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