1850 Queen Victoria Young Head Shield Sovereign Near Extremely Fine
£950.00
The 1850 Queen Victoria Young Head Shield Sovereign is an elegant Victorian gold coin struck during the reign of Victoria. Issued during the early Victorian era, this sovereign showcases the classic Shield reverse design that remains highly desirable among collectors of historic British gold coinage.
The obverse features the youthful portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse displays the impressive Shield of the Royal Arms design surrounded by a laurel wreath. This distinctive design was used on sovereigns before the return of the iconic St George and the Dragon reverse, giving these issues a unique place in British numismatic history.
Struck in 22-carat gold, the sovereign contains approximately 7.98 grams of gold and combines intrinsic precious metal value with significant historical importance. This example is graded Near Extremely Fine, retaining strong detail across the main design elements with only light wear visible and excellent overall eye appeal for a coin of its age.
Highly sought after by Victorian gold collectors, sovereign specialists and British numismatists, the 1850 Queen Victoria Young Head Shield Sovereign is a desirable and historically significant addition to any collection of British gold coinage.
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