Ending 15th Sep, 2025 20:00
COINS & BANKNOTES - BRISTOL - TIMED (CLOSED)
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1879 YOUNG VICTORIA HEAD AND SHIELD BACK FULL SOVEREIGN
Minted in 22 carat gold, this full sovereign features Queen Victoria’s Young Head portrait, which was her favourite portrait for coinage. Struck at The Royal Mint’s Australian Sydney branch and issued in the same year as the Anglo-Zulu war in South Africa. This coin was struck at a time when gold Sovereigns were used as circulating coins and features Queen Victoria’s Young Head portrait by William Wyon RA on the obverse, and the more rare shield design to the reverse. Weighs approximately 7.94g.
Sold for £600
Auction: COINS & BANKNOTES - BRISTOL - TIMED (CLOSED), ending 15th Sep, 2025
Our specialist September coins and banknotes sale featuring British and Foreign examples ranging from the contemporary era to BCE.
This is an online-only timed sale - the person with the highest bid when the time runs out, wins the lot. You can bid online across one of the many platforms that host our sales. A bid within the final 10 minutes will reset the timer to 10 minutes.
We offer in-house worldwide postage, packing and delivery on all lots - simply click on the 'Shipping' tab next to each description for a full breakdown of our postage prices. If you'd like a quote or have a question then please get in touch and we'll be happy to assist.
Bid for just 4%(+VAT)
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By appointment only, on the 14th September 2025 - Viewing times can be booked between 10:00 - 16:00
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