1844 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign 25sov The Mint Letter 'M' denoting

The Mint Letter 'M' denoting Melbourne mint under truncation

Featuring the newly introduced quarter sovereign

Henry VIII chose the heraldic beast to flank the Moat Bridge leading into Hampton Court Palace

she became the iconic symbol of the nation and empire

1844 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign 25sov The Mint Letter 'M' denoting1844 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