© PCGS
© PCGS
¼ Sovereign - Victoria Young head; Pattern
1853 year| Gold (.9167) | 2.26 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | ¼ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#304991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms dividing date, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUARTER
18 53
SOVEREIGN
Engraver: William Wyon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Sovereign - Victoria (Young head; Pattern) 1853 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by William Wyon, a renowned engraver and designer at the Royal Mint. Wyon's design features a young Queen Victoria, with a crown on her head and a scepter in her hand, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:", which stands for "Victoria, by the grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith." This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist.
