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United Kingdom Period: 1660-1952 1660-1952

Sovereign 1838 WW "Shield" (United Kingdom, Victoria)

Photo by: H.D. Rauch

Specification

  • Metal Gold (0,917)
  • Weight 7,99 g
  • Pure gold (0,2356 oz) 7,3268 g
  • Diameter 22,1 mm
  • Edge Reeded
  • Aspect ratio Coin (↑↓)
  • Mintage UNC 2,719,000

Description

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Period Victoria
  • Denomination Sovereign
  • Year 1838
  • Ruler Victoria (Queen of Great Britain)
  • Mint The Royal mint
  • Purpose Circulation
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Find out the current coin value of the British Sovereign 1838 "Shield" with mark WW. This gold coin from the times of Victoria struck at the The Royal mint Mint. The record price belongs to the lot 1158 sold at the Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. auction for USD 45,000. Bidding took place January 29, 2024.

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Where to buy?
United Kingdom Sovereign 1838 WW "Shield" at auction Coin Cabinet - February 11, 2025
Seller Coin Cabinet
Date February 11, 2025
Condition No grade
United Kingdom Sovereign 1838 WW "Shield" at auction NOONANS - February 19, 2025
Seller NOONANS
Date February 19, 2025
Condition MS63 NGC
United Kingdom Sovereign 1838 WW "Shield" at auction NOONANS - February 19, 2025
Seller NOONANS
Date February 19, 2025
Condition MS64 NGC
United Kingdom Sovereign 1838 WW "Shield" at auction Marudhar - February 22, 2025
Seller Marudhar
Date February 22, 2025
Condition XF
United Kingdom Sovereign 1838 WW "Shield" at auction London Coins - March 2, 2025
Seller London Coins
Date March 2, 2025
Condition VF
United Kingdom Sovereign 1838 WW "Shield" at auction London Coins - March 2, 2025
Seller London Coins
Date March 2, 2025
Condition UNC

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For the sale of Sovereign 1838 "Shield", we recommend contacting specialized numismatic firms that conduct regular auctions. Go to the list of companies to find a suitable site.

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