Bidspirit auction | 1862 Shield Sovereign - 1st

1862 Shield Sovereign - 1st Portrait - A gold Sovereign weighs a total of approximately 7.98 grams and contains 7.32 grams of pure gold, making it a 22-carat coin (91.67% fine gold). The standard weight has been consistent since the coin's reintroduction in 1817, with a slight tolerance allowed by the Royal Mint for acceptable variations in weight For coin collectors the value of this coin varies from £650 to £910 depending on its condition.  We haven't graded condition here.