1848 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - NGC MS 62
Victoria (1837-1901), Sovereign, 1848, second larger young head left, raised W.W. on truncation, reverse crowned 'normal' shield in wreath, edge milled, (Marsh 31; S.3852C). Extremely fine, with underlying brilliance.
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.
Total Graded by NGC
In MS 62: 6
In Higher Grades: 7
Coin Specifications
Calendar Year Mintage : 2246701
Spink S.3852C / Marsh 31
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: ↑ ↓
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