1851 Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head Shield
In 1851, there were two varieties of shield sovereigns. The first type, issued from 1838 to 1848, has a smaller head in higher relief.
The second type, issued from 1848 to 1872, with a few gaps, has a slightly larger head, in lower relief, and the reverse legends are repositioned.
All 1851 sovereigns are therefore London Mint, second portrait, shield reverse, with no die number.
Gold Sovereigns - Victoria Young Head Shield Reverse
London Mint Only.
The following list of sovereigns is for coins in stock as at our last update of this page.
It is best to check prices and availability before ordering or give alternatives.
The US $ prices in the this table may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
Date | Description | Marsh | Spink | Mintage | Grade | Stock | Price £ | Price $
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1851 | Second, Large Head, Shield Reverse | 34 | 3852C | 4,013,624 | good VF | Sold | £145 | $195
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1851 | Second, Large Head, Shield Reverse | 34 | 3852C | 4,013,624 | VF | Sold | £130 | $175
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1851 | Second, Large Head, Shield Reverse | 34 | 3852C | 4,013,624 | almost VF | Sold | £120 | $160
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1851 | Second, Large Head, Shield Reverse | 34 | 3852C | 4,013,624 |
good Fine/Fine |
Yes |
£390 |
$Ask
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1851 | Second, Large Head, Shield Reverse | 34 | 3852C | 4,013,624 | Fine |
Yes |
£325 |
$Ask
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1851 | Second, Large Head, Shield Reverse | 34 | 3852C | 4,013,624 | Fine |
Yes |
£325 |
$Ask
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1851 | Second, Large Head, Shield Reverse | 34 | 3852C | 4,013,624 | about Fine | Sold | £105 | $135
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Die Numbers
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Type Coins
If you are not looking for a particular date, but want a nice example of this type of sovereign, you can order a "type coin". Just look at our list of dates, grades and prices. Select the price you wish to pay, and we will send you the best grade coin we have available for that price, with our choice of date.
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