Die Numbers on Gold Sovereigns

There were several main types of sovereign issued in 1863 listed by Spink these are:

1) WW incuse without die number. There is a rare subtype of these with a Roman I in the date.

2) WW incuse with number 827 in raised numerals on truncation of neck of the Queen. This type exsists both without die number on reverse and with die number 22.

3) WW incuse with die number.

The small quantity with obverse die number "827" are the only known sovereigns to have a die number on the obverse. They are very rare, luckily we have owned one before, if you have one you wish to sell please contact us. The number is found at the bottom of the bust (where the ww is in the main photo).

Obverse

The obverse depicts a young head portrait of Queen Victoria designed by William Wyon and the inscription:

VICTORIA DEI GRATIA 1863

The engraver's initials are in the truncation in incuse lettering (appearance of being punched in).

Reverse

The reverse bears the shield design. If it is there, then the die number can be seen below the wreath. The coin features the inscription:

BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF.

Specification

Diameter	22.05mm
Weight	7.9881g
Alloy	22 carat gold
Fineness	0.916
Actual Gold Weight	0.2354 Troy oz
Obverse Designer	William Wyon
Reverse Designer	Jean Baptiste Merlen
Mint	London
Finish	Uncirculated

Obverse Grade

Reverse Grade

Price

Availability

aVF

gVF

£888.62

In Stock

gVF

ASK

Out Of Stock

Fine

£686.62

In Stock

gFine

aVF

£774.62

In Stock

gVF

£944.62

In Stock

Fine

gFine

£711.62

In Stock

aVF

£812.62

In Stock

Date

Obverse

Reverse

Price

25 February 2019

gVF

£659.02

16 September 2020

gFine

aVF

£943.24

08 November 2024

Fine

gFine

£692.79

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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.

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