1884 Gold Sovereign Coin Queen Victoria Young Head | CGT Free UK Bullion

Coin Specifications

• Year: 1884
• Monarch: Queen Victoria
• Portrait Type: Young Head (William Wyon)
• Mint: London (no mintmark)
• Metal: 22 Carat Gold (.9167)
• Weight: 7.98g total | 7.32g pure gold (0.2354 troy oz)
• Diameter: 22.05mm
• Face Value: £1 (Legal Tender)
• Reverse Design: St George and the Dragon (Benedetto Pistrucci)
• CGT Status: Exempt for UK Residents — see our CGT-free gold guide
• VAT Status: VAT Free Investment Gold

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The 1884 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign is a historic British gold coin struck during the height of the Victorian era. Featuring the renowned Young Head portrait designed by William Wyon — one of the most admired royal coin portraits ever produced — alongside Benedetto Pistrucci's legendary St George and the Dragon reverse, this coin represents a defining piece of 19th-century British numismatic history.

Presented in a protective plastic capsule, this sovereign was minted in London, England, identified by the absence of a mintmark beneath the date.

Investment Benefits

As a UK legal tender coin, the 1884 Gold Sovereign is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and VAT-free, making it one of the most tax-efficient ways to own physical gold. Read more: CGT-Free Gold Coins in the UK.

Its worldwide recognition and strong secondary market liquidity make it an excellent choice for both bullion investors and collectors of Victorian coinage. Not sure whether coins or bars suit you better? Read: Gold Coins vs Gold Bars and Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best?

Want to understand gold purity and hallmarks? See our Gold Purity Guide and British Hallmark Guide.

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