Photo of collection object Sovereign: Victoria (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
Wyon, William. Sovereign: Victoria (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse), 1839. gold, Diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.). The Norweb Collection, 1969.218. CC0.

Sovereign: Victoria (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)

1839

William Wyon

William Wyon (British, 1795–1851)

Medieval Art

Sovereign: Victoria (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse), 1839. Design by William Wyon (British, 1795–1851). Gold; diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Norweb Collection 1969.218 William Wyon was the official chief engraver at the Royal Mint from 1828 until his death.
Maker/Artist
Wyon, William
Classification
Coins
Formatted Medium
gold
Medium
gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA; below: 1839. Translation: Victoria, by the Grace of God Remark: obverse Inscription: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FLD DEF Translation: Queen of Britain and Defender of the Faith Remark: reverse
Departments
Medieval Art
Accession Number
1969.218
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection
Rights Statement
CC0

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