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1838 VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD LONDON MINT SHIELD GOLD SOVEREIGN
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Coins of the Realm Auction 40
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Jun 29, 2023 at 6:30 PM BST
Size
Specifications: Mintage 2,718,694 Rare. Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g & 22ct Gold
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1837-1901) Queen Victoria 1838 London Mint Shield Gold Sovereign. Bust of Victoria Small Young Head 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 and sought after early Victoria shield. This example has been encapsulated by the Royal Mint in a sealed envelope. We would grade the coin as a Good Fine Example.
Condition
Good Fine Example
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