Description
Sovereigns are one of the most popular coins for UK investors, as it is exempt from Capital Gains Tax and not subject to VAT. Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837 at the age of eighteen, following the death of her uncle, William IV. Her reign lasted 63 years and covered a period of great change in many aspects of industry, science and politics. It was a time of great expansion of the British Empire and Victoria was given the additional title of Empress of India.
Please note: the coin pictured is not the coin you will receive. The coin you purchase will be non date specific and chosen by one of our bullion team. Usual condition is Fine to Very Fine.
She married Prince Albert, the son of Ernest I, the Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, in 1840 and they were happily married until his death in 1861. They had nine children and her eldest son, Albert Edward, succeeded her on her death in 1901 becoming King Edward VII. Many of her children married into the Royal families of Europe increasing the strength of the British Royal family.
The Young head Victoria Sovereign was first made with a shield reverse. The obverse shows a portrait of the Young head of Queen Victoria designed by William Wyon, sometimes referred to as the bun head. The date of the coin is below the Queen’s portrait.
The reverse design by Jean Baptiste Merlen, features a crowned shield surrounded by a wreath. Below the shield is the design of a rose, thistle and shamrock to represent the countries of England, Scotland and Ireland.
The Sovereigns at this time were minted in Australia as well as in London. The mintmark of an S for Sydney or an M for Melbourne are found of the reverse below the shield. If there is no mintmark the Sovereign is minted in London, but from 1863 to 1874 sometimes there will be a die number instead of a mintmark.
The gold Sovereign epitomises British skill and design. This beautiful coin is equally popular with investors and collectors.
