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1 Sovereign - Victoria 1st portrait; St George
| Gold (.9167) | 7.99 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1871-1885 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#1526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
St George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1872
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of a sovereign was 160/623 troy ounce (123.3 grains). The pure gold content was 113 1/623 grains (7.3224 g).Note: for issues with mintmark below horse's right rear hoof, see
(M = Melbourne mint, S = Sydney mint)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1871-1885 Victoria (1st portrait; St George) Sovereign coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic St. George and the Dragon design on the reverse, which has become a hallmark of the Sovereign series and a symbol of British coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | 8767250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 | 13486708 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 2368215 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 520713 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 3319000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 1091000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 3650000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 1770000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 718000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Victoria (1st portrait; St George) 1871-1885 coin.
