Sell UK Full Sovereign Gold Coin - Victoria Young Head Shield 1838 -1887
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Victoria Young Head, Shield reverse coins were produced from 1838 – 1887, with exception to 1840, 1867 and 1876, there were no coins minted during these years. Referred to as the Young Head or Bun Head portrait, the Queen faces to the left on these coins.
The coins are struck in coin alignment rather than medal alignment. This means that should you hold the coin at the top and bottom and turn it through a vertical axis the head or reverse will appear the right way up.
- Each coin weighs 7.98g and is 916.7 22ct Gold.
- Dimensions: Diameter: 22.05mm Thickness: 1.52mm.
Other Information
Interestingly the Young Head Victoria coins are the only Sovereign to run two different designs concurrently. These designs consist of the ‘Shield Back’ and the ‘George and the Dragon’.
Coins were minted at the London, Melbourne and Sydney Mints. The mint mark can be round on the reverse and is located under the shield, in between a conjoined rose, thistle and shamrock.
The date of the coin appears underneath the head of the Queen.
| Code | aucostuVYHSFGS |
| Metal | Gold |
| Product Type | Coin |
| Weight | 7.98 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer |
The Royal Mint  |
| Fine Content | 7.32 |
| Condition | Used |
| Fineness | 916.7 |
| Finish | Bullion |
