1 Sovereign - Victoria Pattern

Name: 1 Sovereign - Victoria Pattern
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1870 Denom1 Sovereign MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£776.26

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1870
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	Yes
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.950g
Diameter	22.1mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Young uncrowned portrait of Queen Victoria left, legend around, date below. Script: Latin

Reverse

St George on horseback slaying the dragon right within Garter, legend around. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2556

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £776.26

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