1879 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head AU-55 PCGS
Numismatic
1879 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head AU-55 PCGS
Struck by the Royal Mint in 1879, this gold sovereign represents a fascinating era of British coinage. The piece contains 0.2354 troy ounces of gold, minted with a purity of 0.9167. This particular specimen has survived the decades in an impressive state of preservation, graded in About Uncirculated 55 condition. The obverse of the coin displays the left-facing portrait of a youthful Queen Victoria. Surrounding her likeness is the Latin inscription VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:, representing her royal title and role as defender of the faith. On the reverse, the coin features the classic, dynamic depiction of Saint George on horseback as he slays the mythical dragon, with the year 1879 anchored at the bottom. This issue is notable for its limited mintage, with only 10,013 of these gold sovereigns originally produced.
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Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 1879 |
| Grade | PCGS |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Sovereign |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2354 troy oz |
| Purity | .9167 |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
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