© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Sovereign - Victoria Pattern
1870 year| Gold (.9167) | 7.95 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1870 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.95 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#314139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St George slaying the dragon right within Garter, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Sovereign - Victoria (Pattern) 1870 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by the famous British artist and designer, William Wyon. Wyon was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for the Pattern 1 Sovereign features a portrait of Queen Victoria, who was the reigning monarch at the time. The coin's design was meant to showcase the queen's youthful beauty and was intended to be used as a pattern for future sovereign coins. However, the coin was never widely circulated and remains a rare and valuable collector's item to this day.
