1870 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Victoria Shield AU-58 PCGS
Numismatic
1870 Great Britain Gold Sovereign Victoria Shield AU-58 PCGS
This British gold coin, minted in 1870, offers a window into the monetary history of the nineteenth century. Struck with a gold purity of 0.9167, the piece contains 0.2354 troy ounces of actual gold weight. Its creation took place at the Royal Mint or one of the other official Commonwealth minting facilities active during the era. The obverse of the coin displays a portrait of Queen Victoria during her youth. On the reverse, the design features an intricate crowned shield nestled within a decorative wreath, accompanied by a traditional Latin inscription. This specific specimen has survived the decades in remarkable condition, graded as About Uncirculated 58 (AU-58) by a professional certification service.
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Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 1870 |
| 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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