1844 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign 25sov she became the iconic symbol

she became the iconic symbol of the nation and empire

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

The Mint Letter 'M' denoting Melbourne mint under truncation

Second Legend DISH L15 - Angled J in J

I shall not give in

1844 Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign 25sov she became the iconic symbol1844 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