1849 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign 2023 Coronation Proof Sovereigns & Sets A clever split-flap departure board

A clever split-flap departure board motif forms the centrepiece of the design

The King’s portrait faces to the left

Coin Description

making it a truly limited-edition collector’s coin

1849 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign 2023 Coronation Proof Sovereigns & Sets A clever split-flap departure board1849 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign Victoria (1837 1901), Sovereign, 1848, second larger young head left, raised W. W. on truncation, reverse crowned 'normal' shield in wreath, edge milled, (Marsh 31; S. 3852C). Reverse : The Ensigns Armorial within a plain shield and surmounted by a crown. A branch of laurel is shown on each side of the shield. At the bottom the Thistle, Rose and Shamrock are placed with a small flower stop each side. Coin