1872-S Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II_Proof / BU Two Pound 1856 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse

1856 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign

reflecting his long association with the Royal Mint and his lasting contribution to science and innovation

Mary Gillick’s second portrait design also known as the pre-decimal head sovereign was produced from 1957-1959 and 1962-1968

Issue Limit : 600

1872-S Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II_Proof / BU Two Pound 1856 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse1872 S Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign Obverse : Young head of Victoria to left. Hair bound with double fillet and collected up into a Bun behind. Date below truncation with WW.(William Wyon) in relief on truncation. 'S' Denoting Sydney Mint on reverse below shield. 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