About the 1838 Gold Sovereign : Victoria (Young Head) Shield
2,718,694 bullion sovereigns and a very small quantity of proof sovereigns were minted In 1838.
The obverse design is by William Wyon and the reverse by Jean Baptiste Merlen .
A very collectable coin and harder to source compared to shield sovereigns from other years. High grade examples of this coin are extremely desireable.
Spink Ref: 3852/A. Marsh: 22
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High grade examples of this coin are sought after by collectors.
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1838 is a key year for the Sovereign, being the first year of Queen Victoria's reign. The most desirable version features a slightly narrower shield and an alternative wreath design surrounding the shield, featuring 42 laurel leaves instead of usual 48.
Details
| Label | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bullion Mintage | 2,718,694 |
| Obverse Design | Victoria (Young Head) |
| Obverse Text | VICTORIA DEI GRATIA |
| Reverse Design | Shield |
| Reverse Text | BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF: |
| Axis | The 1838 Shield Sovereign is struck on a reverse die axis. |
