1852 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign AG_Sovereign Date Series 2022 : The special reverse

2022 : The special reverse design features an elaborate portrayal of the Royal Coat of Arms in honour of the remarkable reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Celebrates the incredible legacy of the world’s first purpose-built scientific research vessel and the last traditional wooden ship of its kind in the United Kingdom

More Than 70 Years On

from Ireland (where it is known from abundant remains found in bogs) to Lake Baikal in Siberia

enclosed by two branches of oak surmounted by the royal crown

1852 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign AG_Sovereign Date Series 2022 : The special reverse1852 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign Victoria (1837 1901), Sovereign, 1852, second larger young head, W. W. in relief on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, (Marsh 35; S. 3852C). 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 Specifications