Victoria 1848 Gold Sovereigns.
1848 Victoria Gold Sovereign. Photo courtesy of F.A. Ezen.
In 1848 there was a change from the existing Sovereign in that Queen Victoria's head became larger. The smaller head which was the same as 1838 to 1847 was produce in very small quantities. The larger head is more common.
Young Head (small)
| Year | KM # | Marsh # | Minted | Proofs Minted | Best Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | 736.1 | 31 | 2,247,000 | No | None | Rarity2 |
Young Head (Larger)
The large head is closer to the C in Victoria and The E in Dei.
| Year | KM # | Marsh # | Minted | Proofs Minted | Best Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 | 736.1 | 31 | In above # | No | MS62 NGC MS64 PCGS |
Scarce |