1856 Queen Victoria Young Head Shield Sovereign About Extremely Fine Scarce
£1,100.00
The 1856 Queen Victoria Young Head Shield Sovereign is a scarce Victorian gold coin struck during the reign of Victoria. Issued during the mid-Victorian era, this sovereign combines the classic Young Head portrait with the elegant Shield reverse, making it highly desirable among collectors of British gold coinage.
The obverse features the youthful portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse displays the Shield of the Royal Arms design surrounded by a laurel wreath. This distinctive reverse type was used on Victorian sovereigns before the widespread return of the iconic St George and the Dragon design, giving these issues a special place in British numismatic history.
Struck in 22-carat gold, the sovereign contains approximately 7.98 grams of gold and represents one of Britain’s most important historic gold denominations. This example is graded About Extremely Fine, retaining strong detail across the main design features with only light wear, and is noted as a scarce issue, adding further collector appeal.
Highly sought after by Victorian gold collectors, sovereign specialists and British numismatists, the 1856 Queen Victoria Young Head Shield Sovereign is a prestigious and historically significant addition to any collection of British gold coinage.
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