© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Sovereign - Victoria Pattern
1853 year| Gold (.917) | 7.13 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | British colonies (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.13 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#305324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
At centre within a laurel wreath AUSTRALIA under a royal crown; above, SYDNEY MINT; below, SOVEREIGN
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SYDNEY MINT
AUSTRALIA
ONE SOVEREIGN
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Sovereign - Victoria (Pattern) 1853 from British colonies (Australia) made of Gold (.917) weighing 7.13 g is that it was designed by the Royal Mint's chief engraver, William Wyon, and features a portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse (front) side, with a crowned shield on the reverse (back) side.
