About the 1853 Gold Sovereign : Victoria (Young Head) Shield
10,597,993 bullion sovereigns and a very small quantity of proof sovereigns were minted In 1853.
The obverse design is by William Wyon and the reverse by Jean Baptiste Merlen .
Shield back sovereigns are always popular with collectors. This coin is relatively easy to source, but high grade examples are always in demand.
Spink Ref: 3852C/D. Marsh: 36
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High grade examples of this coin are sought after by collectors.
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William Wyon's initials, in relief and incuse.
Further Information
In 1853, 1854 & 1855, the intials 'W.W.' for William Wyon appeared both in relief (raised) and incuse on Victoria's truncation. Of the two 1853 versions, the incuse lettering is the slightly more desirable version, from a value point-of-view.
Details
| Label | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bullion Mintage | 10,597,993 |
| Obverse Design | Victoria (Young Head) |
| Obverse Text | VICTORIA DEI GRATIA |
| Reverse Design | Shield |
| Reverse Text | BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF: |
| Axis | The 1853 Shield Sovereign is struck on a reverse die axis. |
