1844 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign 25sov Henry VIII chose the heraldic

Henry VIII chose the heraldic beast to flank the Moat Bridge leading into Hampton Court Palace

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this coin brings together British popular culture and precious-metal collecting in one distinctive anniversary issue

Decimal (1974 - 82)

Milled:  Rev: BP: Benedetto Pistrucci (except 2002

1844 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign 25sov Henry VIII chose the heraldic1844 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign Obverse : Young head of Victoria to left. Hair bound with double fillet and collected up into a Bun behind. Date below truncation with WW.(William Wyon) in relief of truncation. Reverse : The Ensigns Armorial within a plain shield and surmounted by a crown. A branch of laurel is shown on each side of the shield. At the bottom the Thistle, Rose and Shamrock are placed with a small flower stop each side. Coin