Sovereign 1838 - British Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sovereign 1838 value
The value of a Sovereign 1838 British coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
The melt and minimum value of a Sovereign 1838 is £440.88.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Proof
| Variety | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | AU-55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | - | - | $1,200 | $2,600 | $3,790 | $3,820 |
| 1838 - Narrow Shield | - | - | $5,800 | $12,100 | $23,100 | $28,600 |
| 1838 - Plain Edge | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Circulated: Defines business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | $5,200 | $5,900 | $8,900 | $17,600 | $18,400 | - | - |
| 1838 - Narrow Shield | $34,200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 - Plain Edge | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Uncirculated (Mint state): Defines business strike coins that barely or never been in circulation. Circulated decimal British coins are usually worth face value.
| Variety | PR-60 | PR-62 | PR-63 | PR-64 | PR-65 | PR-66 | PR-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 - Narrow Shield | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 - Plain Edge | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Proof (PR): Planchets of these coins (not intended for circulation) were polished before struck (usually struck twice for higher quality). The field of Proof coins wear a cameo aspect.
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Varieties
Narrow Shield
Smaller number of leaves in the surrounding wreath and differently rendered crown. Unlike many rarities within the Sovereign series, this peculiar variety was not identified until well over a century after issue; consequently, due to the Victorian practise of melting down and recycling worn Sovereigns, most examples of this early variety were lost by the time they became known to collectors. The few survivors extant have generally encountered considerable circulation, this present specimen providing no exception.
Plain Edge
Proof only.
Mintage
- Sovereign 1838 : n/a
- Sovereign 1838 - Narrow Shield : n/a
- Sovereign 1838 - Plain Edge : n/a
Specifications - Sovereign 1838
- Alloy: 91.67% Gold and 8.3% Copper
- Weight: 7.98805g
- Diameter : 22.05mm
- Thickness: 1.52mm
Last update : Friday, February 2, 2024
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