United Kingdom 5 Pounds - Victoria, 1839
1st portrait; 'Una and the Lion'
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Pounds - Victoria
Year
1839
Ruler
Victoria
(1837–1901)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
39
Diameter (mm)
38
Description
5 Pounds - Victoria from United Kingdom. Issued in 1839. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 38 mm and weighs 39 g.
- Obverse
- Young uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. (Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- Crowned standing figure of the Queen as the character Una (see below), holding orb and sceptre, with standing lion left, legend above, date in exergue. (May God direct my steps 1839)
- Edge
- Plain with or without incuse legend (An ornament and a safeguard, third year of reign)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 400 | € 360000,00 | Proof |
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