1838 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - SUPERB EXAMPLE1838 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign VERY RARE Rare high grade example for the first year of issue, seldom seen with such strong detail. Obverse : Young head of Victoria to left. Hair bound with double fillet and collected up into a Bun behind. Date below truncation with WW.(William Wyon) in relief of truncation. Reverse : The Ensigns Armorial within a plain shield and surmounted by a crown. A branch of laurel is shown on each side of the

1838 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - VERY RARE

Rare high-grade example for the first year of issue, seldom seen with such strong detail.

Obverse : Young head of Victoria to left. Hair bound with double fillet and collected up into a Bun behind. Date below truncation with WW.(William Wyon) in relief of truncation.

Reverse :The Ensigns Armorial within a plain shield and surmounted by a crown. A branch of laurel is shown on each side of the shield. At the bottom the Thistle, Rose and Shamrock are placed with a small flower stop each side.

Coin Specifications

Calender Year Mintage : 2718694

Spink S.3852 / Marsh 22 - Rated (R) Rare

Gold Fineness 22ct .916.7

Struck at London Mint

7.98g Weight/ 22.05mm Diameter

Obverse bust by William Wyon

Reverse design Crowned Shield by Jean Baptiste Merlen

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