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JI34969

Victoria 1838 Sovereign, first year for reign, AU55

Regular price £4,500
Regular price Sale price £4,500

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:, edge milled (Bentley 36; Hill 22 R; Bull EGC 1054; S.3852). Rich amber tone, some surface marks and nicks both sides, has been graded by NGC as AU55.

NGC Certification 6974223-001

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 Briton's, Defender of the Faith."

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