1872 Shield Queen Victoria Sovereign
The 1872 Shield Queen Victoria Sovereign is a notable die variety from the United Kingdom. composed of gold (.9167) (7.99 g).
The 1872 Shield Queen Victoria Sovereign is a notable die variety from the United Kingdom. composed of gold (.9167) (7.99 g).
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The 1872 Shield Queen Victoria Sovereign coin, engraved by William Wyon, and made of gold (.9167). Weighing 7.99 grams, with a diameter of 22.05 mm, and a thickness of 1.5 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is young uncrowned portrait of queen victoria left, legend around. It reads "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1871". The reverse is crowned quartered shield of arms within wreath, legend around, national flower emblems below. It reads "BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:".
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