What is the price of Queen Victoria coin?
The Queen Victoria coin has a price of whopping Rs 1.5 lakh on the site.
When did Victoria young start making shield sovereigns?
There are also two different portraits to collect in this group, one being the first head (1838-1848) more commonly known as the smaller head and a larger head on sovereigns between 1848 and 1887. Marsh states that the first type shield sovereigns had the engravers initials W.W. in relief (raised) on the truncation of the neck.
When was the first young head Victoria issued?
Australia’s Sydney branch of the Royal Mint issued its first Gold Young Head Victoria Full Sovereign on June 23, 1855 and featured a uniquely Australian reverse design.
When was Victoria Young Head St George and Dragon issued?
The Victoria young head St. George & dragon reverse type was issued from 1871 to 1887 inclusive. The “Jubilee” head was issued from 1887 to 1893 inclusive. These all have the St. George & dragon reverse. In 1887, The Royal Mint in London, and the Australian mints in Melbourne and Sydney, all issued sovereigns.
When did the Victoria young head reverse come out?
Victoria “shields” were issued from 1838 to 1887 inclusive. The Victoria young head St. George & dragon reverse type was issued from 1871 to 1887 inclusive. The “Jubilee” head was issued from 1887 to 1893 inclusive.
What’s the grade of a Victoria shield sovereign?
Victoria shield Sovereigns are popular with investors and collectors alike. These coins are selected by us, from available stock and are graded ‘VF’ (Very Fine) or better. Log in to get notified when this product is back in stock.
What kind of grade do young head sovereigns get?
We aim for a coin grade of F to VF (fine to very fine). Coins in this category will be listed with the photograph of the actual coin rather than a generic picture. To view our Young Head Sovereigns, without the Shield Back design, click here.
What’s the grade of a Victoria head shield back coin?
Our specific year Victoria Yound Head Shield Back coins are selected from only the finest condition coins in our stocks and will be significantly higher in grade compared to our Specific Head sovereigns. We aim for a coin grade of F to VF (fine to very fine).
When was the first shield back sovereign made?
Shield back Sovereigns were minted between 1838 and 1887, with the exception of 1840, 1867 and 1876. These coins were struck in coin alignment, instead of medal alignment.
