The 1879 Queen Victoria Young Head Sovereign struck at the London Mint is a rare and highly desirable Victorian gold coin, issued during the reign of Victoria. As part of the iconic sovereign series, it combines historic significance, precious metal content and strong collector appeal.
The obverse features the youthful portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse showcases the celebrated **Saint George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, one of the most admired designs in British numismatic history.
Struck in 22-carat gold, the sovereign contains approximately 7.98 grams of gold and represents one of Britain’s most important and internationally recognised gold denominations. This example, struck at the London Mint, is graded Very Fine, retaining strong detail with moderate circulation wear consistent with its age, and is noted as a rare and highly collectable issue.
Highly sought after by Victorian gold collectors, sovereign specialists and British numismatists, the 1879 Queen Victoria Young Head Sovereign London is a prestigious and historically important addition to any collection of British gold coinage.
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