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

William Wyon

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with profile of a woman on left side, hair pulled back and text around edge. The woman's profile faces right. The text on the coin reads "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA". Under the profile is the year "1858". Gold coin with shield and crown on right side. The shield is divided into four sections. A crown sits on top. There are leaves on both sides. The text on the coin reads "BRITANNIARUM REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR".

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900 × 611 px
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