Lot 34
RARE 1850 VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD 'LONDON MINT' SHIELD GOLD SOVEREIGN
Sold
£600
Est.
£600 - £800
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 23
Live bidding began Feb 23, 2022 at 7 PM GMT
Size
Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g, 22ct Gold & Mintage 1,402,039
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1837-1901) Queen Victoria 1850 Young Head London Mint Shield Gold Sovereign, Obverse: 2nd Large Young Head Bust facing Left, First Bust, W.W. in relief, Date below. Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA Reverse: First Plain Shield & surmounted by a crown with laurel branches on each side. Legend: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF: Edge: Milled. S3852. A rare year. This beautiful example of a rare and sought after date has double striking on all of the date numbers. NB: Protected by a reserve.
Condition
Extremely Fine Condition.
Signature
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Quantity
1