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Victoria 1838 Sovereign, first year for young head sovereign

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 7.90g (Bentley 36; Marsh 22 R; S.3852).Toned, covered with surface marks and digs, a bold fine, reverse better and a scarce initial date in this reign.

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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