These 1871 Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head NGC MS-62+ have been graded and slabbed by expert numismatists at the Numismatic Guaranty company as grade MS-62+.

Struck in 22 carat gold, each gold coin contains 0.2354 troy ounces of the precious metal.

In 1871 all Sovereigns that were manufactured by the Royal Mint contain die numbers below the shield on the reverse.

The photographs shown may not be the actual coin and may differ in terms of die numbers, design flaws and other minor details. Contact us if you require a photograph prior to purchase.

What does a MS-62+ mean?

NGC assign a + when a grade of a coin is close to the quality requirements of the next coin grade above. For example a NGC MS-62+ coin is close to achieving the MS-63 quality requirements and should have an above average eye appeal.

Mintages Figures

Mint mark	Mint	Mintage
L	London	8,767,250
S	Sydney, Australia	2,814,000*
	Total	11,581,250*

Notes: * These mintage figures combine the two initial types, WW incuse and relief.

Obverse

The obverse shows the Young Head portrait by William Wyon. The initials WW are in relief on the truncation of the neck. The inscription on the obverse reads as:

REGINA FID : DEF: BRITANNIARUM

Reverse

The reverse shows the shield design by Jean Baptiste Merlen. The die number is situated above the floral emblem consisting of a rose, shamrock and thistle. The inscription on the reverse reads as:

VICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1871

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£716.49
Product ID	15363
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	22.05mm
Weight/Size	Full
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.2354
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1871
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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1871 Gold Graded Full Sovereign Victoria Young Head Shield NGC MS-62+