1847 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - Date ERROR
1847 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - Date ERROR
1847 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign
Date Error, untidy date strike with '4' almost obliterated, possible overstrike but difficult to ascertain - very interesting coin.
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
Struck in 22ct .916 gold
7.98g Weight/ 22.05mm Diameter
Featuring the Obverse bust by William Wyon
Featuring Reverse design of the Victorian Shield
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
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