1843 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign AG_Gold Proof 50p She inherited the throne at

She inherited the throne at the age of 18 after her father's three elder brothers died without surviving legitimate issue

MDCCCLXXII - NGC MS-63

Post-Union crowned cruciform shields

Paddington at St Paul’s

1843 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign AG_Gold Proof 50p She inherited the throne at1843 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 of truncation. 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 are placed with a small flower stop each side Coin