© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Sovereign - Victoria Pattern
1855 year| Gold (.917) | 7.98 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | British colonies (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1855 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
At centre within a laurel wreath AUSTRALIA under a royal crown; above, SYDNEY MINT; below, ONE SOVEREIGN
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SYDNEY MINT
AUSTRALIA
ONE SOVEREIGN
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Sovereign - Victoria (Pattern) 1855 from British colonies (Australia) made of Gold (.917) weighing 7.98 g is that it was designed by the famous engraver and designer, William Wyon. Wyon was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on the Pattern 1 Sovereign is considered one of his finest achievements. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Victoria, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers, and is considered a classic example of Victorian-era coinage.
