5 Pounds - Victoria 1st portrait 'Una and the Lion'

Name: 5 Pounds - Victoria 1st portrait; 'Una and the Lion'
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1839 Denom5 Pounds Mintage400 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£3,808.93

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1839
Denomination	5 Pounds
Face value	£5
Mintage	400
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	39.000g
Diameter	38.0mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Young uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Crowned standing figure of the Queen as the character Una (see below), holding orb and sceptre, with standing lion left, legend above, date in exergue. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 1.2539

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £3,808.93

Premium over melt £345,991.07

Market Value

£349,800.00

Volume-weighted average across 1 verified sale.

Last sale 8 months ago View price history →

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	PR-65	£349,800.00 🔒	–	–	£349,800.00 – £349,800.00	1	1	15-11-2025
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