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1857 Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign London Mint Young Head Shield Back Coin
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Type IA gold Sovereign dated 1857, struck at the London branch of the Royal Mint during the reign of Queen Victoria.
Obverse Of 1857 Victorian Gold Sovereigns
Second, larger left-facing portrait of Queen Victoria, hair bound back in double fillet. Legend: 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA'. Artist: William Wyon, Chief Engraver to the Royal Mint (initials 'WW' incuse to neck).
1857 Sovereign Reverse Designs
Shield of royal arms with crown above and laurel branches around, tied at base with ribbon. National flower emblems below. Legend reads: 'BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:'. Artist: Jean Baptiste Merlen. No die numbers.
Specification For 1857 Sovereigns
22 carat (916.7) gold coin. Weight: 7.98 grams. Actual gold weight: 7.31 grams. Diameter: 22.05 millimetres. One of 4,495,748 'full' Sovereigns struck in London in this year. Edge: milled. Finish: circulated.
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Easy to use website. Fast and easy checkout. And items dispatch next business day with tracking. Only thing is coins sometimes are not up to snuff and have marks or spots Etc. BCC does quality checks but can be improved.
5th January 2024
Very fast delivery, good comms and excellent value.
Very pleased with my purchase.
1st September 2023
You service was very efficient, delivered very fast, one I ordered the coin on Tuesday night it was delivered on Thursday morning
31st August 2023
Extremely efficient service. Purchases received within 1 or 2 days. Great bullion deals with highly competitive premiums. As a repeat customer I can't recommend highly enough.
30th August 2023
Buon giorno. Avete un negozio online ben fornito e di facile utilizzo. L'imballaggio del prodotto è stato ottimo. Ho solo un reclamo da fare ! Ho provato a chiamare presso op vostro negozio più volte senza avere nessuna risposta , ho usato anche il vostro contatto watzap ma anche in questo caso non ho avuto risposta. Vi ho contattato a luglio e agosto per sapere se erano previste le spese doganali,in fine ho acquistato senza sapere ....
29th August 2023
Very easy to use website I think you enter the website and there's the latest "live metal prices" with an "Enter Search Item" bar at the top of the page. I like the fact it has the search feature as the home page. When you search for the item(s) it quickly shows the results, along with images of the coins or coin sets. I like that, too. The only downside with these types of businesses, is that you can't get to see a close up image of the coin and/or coin set you are buying. I feel that, because this company buys coins from collectors, etc. that they will have several items that are the same, but in varying degrees of quality and condition, and then, when your buying a 2nd hand item, it's going to be a case of pot luck on what you're going to get. And so, if it was possible, I'd love for BCC to get images of each item that you're going to buy. This is so you know what you're getting before you buy it. That said, every item I've bought from BCC has been of a very nice quality. Two of the coins were of a staggering high quality and the two sets I bought were much better than the average coin sets from eBay. I would say that BCC are the best company in the UK when it comes to used and brand new coins and coin sets. Not only that, the speed at which they get your order processed and delivered to your door is very very fast. The packaging is also on point and highly professional. Also, and one of the most important things, I really trust the Britannia Coin Company. Their prices are very fair and their items are clean and in good condition. They also have a good standing within the coin community.
24th August 2023
Coins were of good quality
24th August 2023
Very happy with my purchase. Arrived promptly and in perfect condition.
24th August 2023
Easy to order and pay online. Next day delivery.
24th August 2023
I was amazed at the communication from when my order was initiated and being kept in the loop as to the progress. All transactions were good and amazed at how quick my parcel was shipped out and received the following day! Due to excellent customer service I have not hesitated recommending to others.
24th August 2023