1871 Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign

Item Location

This item is available for Collection or Delivery from:
Cash Generator Northwich, 7 Witton Street, Northwich, CW9 5DE
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Item Condition

Condition: Pre-Owned: Grade B
This sovereign does have some signs of previous use but is in very good condition for it's age.

Item Description

This Sovereign dates from 1871, the year in which Queen Victoria opened the now iconic Royal Albert Hall and the world’s first rugby international test match was played between England and Scotland. It is impossible to imagine modern Britain without the influence of Queen Victoria and the era of incredible progress and innovation to which she lends her name. Crowned queen at just 18, Queen Victoria’s first coins were issued in 1838 and featured the Young Head portrait by William Wyon. Struck in 22 carat gold, Queen Victoria’s Young Head was her favourite portrait for coinage. 1886 was the last year to feature this portrait of Victoria on Sovereigns. The queen liked the design so much that it was struck on coins for 47 years. The next portrait to appear on her Sovereigns was to be what we now call her ‘Jubilee Head’ by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm. Victoria's love of her Young Head portrait was so great, it is reported to have taken many years and designers to find a portrait she liked enough to replace it. Denomination Sovereign Alloy 22 Carat Gold Weight 7.98 g Diameter 22.05mm Reverse Designer Benedetto Pistrucci

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New Other     

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Refurbished

Grade A - Very Good. The item will show only very slight signs of use.

Grade B - Good. The item will show small signs of wear including small scratches.

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Pre-Owned

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