Lot 74
RARE1842 VICTORIA OPEN 2 SHIELD GOLD SOVEREIGN
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£530
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Coins of the Realm Auction 57
Live bidding began Jul 28, 2024 at 5 PM BST
Size
Specifications: Mintage 4,865,375 all varieties. Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g & 22ct Gold
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1837-1901) Queen Victoria 1842 Young Head 'Open 2 Variety' London Mint Shield Gold Sovereign, Obverse: Head of Victoria Small 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. The coin has wear to the hair, and the field with some discoloration to the reverse but it' is a rare variety Open 2 and still have some very nice detail. Rarity 2.
Condition
Good Fine Condition - Rare variety.
Signature
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