Victoria 1844 Gold Sovereign

The 1844 Gold Sovereign is a key piece from Queen Victoria’s reign. Featuring the classic Young Head on the obverse and St. George slaying the dragon on the reverse, this coin is one of the most iconic in British coinage history. With around 3,000,000 minted, it is a relatively common sovereign but still sought after due to its historical significance. The sovereign is highly regarded in the numismatic community, with well-preserved examples commanding high auction prices.

Variants:

• Variant 27A: 4 inverted over 4. (Rarity 2)
• Large 44 and Small 44 versions of the date exist.

Coins graded MS63 NGC or MS65 PCGS are considered scarce and are in demand by collectors.

Coin Specifications

Attribute	Details
Year	1844
KM #	736.1
Marsh #	27
Minted	3,000,000
Proofs Minted	No
Best Grade	MS63 NGC, MS65 PCGS
Value	Scarce
Variants	Variant 27A (Rarity 2) – 4 inverted over 4