1880  'M' SHIELD TYPE SOVEREIGN


Obverse:Young Queen Victoria - Design by William Wyon.
Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA.
Reverse:Shield - Design by J.B. Merlen.
Legend: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF.
Edge:Reeded - continuous mill.
Weight:7.9881 grams (123.3 grains).
Size:21.5 mm (diameter).
Composition:22 Carat Fine - 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper.
Gold Content:.2354 oz.
Mintage:3,052,800 - Melbourne.
Mintmarks:'M' Below Shield on Reverse.

Valuation :
1880 'M' SHIELD TYPE SOVEREIGN

FineVery
Fine
Extra
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Uncirc
UncircBrilliant
Uncirc
20029502,5005,5008,50011,50015,000

Notes:

Although not confirmed, a proof version of this coin is believed to have been minted.


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