GREAT BRITAIN. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold Sovereign, 1838, London. Good fine.. 7.98 g. 22.05 mm. Mintage: 2,718,694. Marsh 22, S.3852. The first date in the series, the 1838 sovereign is becoming harder to get every year. Since 1995 the value for a Fine example has increased more than tenfold. The coin offered here is a pleasant example with good edge for the grade, showing traces of lustre and a hint of toning around the legends. Good fine.