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JI36980

Victoria 1838 Sovereign, young head, shield reverse, first Coronation year

Regular price £3,500
Regular price Sale price £3,500

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1838, first young head left, W.W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms within laurel wreath, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINIA FID: DEF:, weight 8.00g (Bentley 36; Bull EGC 1054; MCE 499; Hill 22 R; S.3852). Toned, with surface marks both sides, perhaps once cleaned, good very fine.

Calendar Year Mintage 2,718,6904

The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Britain's, Defender of the Faith."

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