1838 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign AUNC / STUNNING

1838 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign AUNC / STUNNING The 1838 Queen Victoria Sovereign is rare in its own right, with good Very Fine examples commanding prices of £3,000–£4,000. This particular coin, however, is in an entirely different league, being as close to a genuinely Uncirculated example as we have encountered to date. The coin exhibits little to no discernible wear, with beautifully preserved, almost proof-like fields displaying only minor hairlines. While many surviving high-grade examples exhibit somewhat duller or less reflective surfaces, this exceptional coin stands out for its remarkable freshness and overall quality. The only blemish to an otherwise outstanding example is a small spot at approximately 7 o'clock on the obverse, accompanied by some minor localised marking. This is confined to a very small area and does little to detract from the coin's exceptional appearance. An exceptionally well-preserved example of this rare early Victorian Sovereign, with a quality of surface and level of detail seldom encountered. 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 Die Axis: ↑ ↓ We endeavour to keep all years available, the image is of the coin you will receive some years may not be available due to rarity, if you are interested in the rare examples not on offer here, please contact us Should you not be entirely happy with your purchase you may return it for a full refund, please see our returns section for more information.