GREAT BRITAIN, QUEEN VICTORIA GOLD SOVEREIGNS 1838-1901, CIRCULATION ISSUES
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
Item Description: |
1SOV 1855 G.britain "W.W." INCUSED |
Full Grade: |
NGC AU Details |
Owner: |
TMS Coins |
Owner Comments:
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young Head (shield), Type A2 (without die number), GOLD SOVEREIGN 1855 "W.W." INCUSED, (Marsh 38; S 3852D).
OBVERSE: Second larger Young head bust of the Queen facing left, WW incuse on truncation, date below. Engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished quartered shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom. Engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998g.
EDGE: Milled.
FINENESS: 22ct.
MINTAGE: 10,597,993
RARITY: The rare variety of 1853, ( Incused ) .