1 Sovereign - Victoria Pattern

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
Queen	Victoria (1837-1901)
Type	Patterns
Year	1870
Value	1 Sovereign
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.95 g
Diameter	22.05 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 314139
References	W&R# 313 Mark Rasmussen, Alex Wilson; 2024. English Pattern Trial and Proof Coins in Gold: 1547-1976 (2^nd edition). Spink & Son. , KM# Pn116 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Young uncrowned portrait of Queen Victoria left, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA
1870

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

St George on horseback slaying the dragon right within Garter, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE

Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Milled

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1870

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Bullion value: USD 1045.03 Search tips

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Actual gold weight: 0.234 oz

Current gold price: 4460.11 USD/oz (see gold price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2026 May 4 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61619 Lot 25341	4 May 2026	UNC (NGC MS62)	USD 1891.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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