Sovereign - Victoria, Young Head Shield Back

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Manufacturer: Royal Mint

Weight (grams): 7.98

Pure gold content (grams): 7.31500

Fineness: 916.7

Dimensions: 22.05mm Diameter 1.52mm Thick

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Minted between 1838 and 1887, this Gold Sovereign features a Shield (commonly called the 'Shield Back'), rather than the usual Sovereign design of George and the Dragon. Queen Victoria (Young Head portrait) sits on the obverse, with a shield as the design on the other side. For larger quantities please telephone. PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY.

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