{"product_id":"1838-queen-victoria-shield-reverse-sovereign-aunc-stunning","title":"1838 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign AUNC \/ STUNNING","description":"\u003ch1 align=\"center\"\u003e1838 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign AUNC \/ STUNNING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally well-preserved example of this rare early Victorian Sovereign, with a quality of surface and level of detail seldom encountered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse : 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse :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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalender Year Mintage : 2718694\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpink S.3852 \/ Marsh 22 - Rated (R) Rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Fineness 22ct .916.7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck at London Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.98g Weight\/ 22.05mm Diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse bust by William Wyon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse design Crowned Shield by Jean Baptiste Merlen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie Axis: ↑ ↓\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#808080\" style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eWe 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\" color=\"#a8a8a8\" size=\"4\"\u003eShould you not be entirely happy with your purchase you may return it for a full refund, please see our returns section for more information.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AG Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58756392255871,"sku":"183803082100","price":9250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/4953\/5807\/files\/1838o_3750_LCA_0926.png?v=1791758630","url":"https:\/\/www.allgoldcoins.co.uk\/products\/1838-queen-victoria-shield-reverse-sovereign-aunc-stunning","provider":"Allgold Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}