1 oz Gold Bars. Proof & Mint Sets. 1861 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Victoria Shield AU-50 NGC. Photos in this listing may or may not be stock photos. The photos are meant to be an indication of the product you will receive. 1861 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Victoria Shield. 2354 oz actual Gold weight. This coin had a mintage of 7,624,346. NGC has certified this coin in Almost Uncirculated-50 condition. Obverse: Depicts the young head of Victoria. Reverse: Quartered Shield with arms within wreath legend around with flowers below. Minted at the The Royal Mint. It is easy to see why the Gold British Sovereign is one of the most popular Gold coins in the world. Add these historic Gold British Sovereign coins to your cart today! This is not a photo of the actual item.