Portraits of Queen Victoria on her Coinage | Blog | The Britannia Coin …
Nov 29, 2021 · Through her 64 years on the throne, Queen Victoria's image appeared on some 2.3 billion coins which circulated across her Empire. There were three major portraits used on British money during that long reign: The Young Head; The Jubilee Head; The Old Head
From youthful queen to graceful empress - discover the five faces …
May 10, 2019 · Many coin enthusiasts will recognise the three major depictions of Victoria on her coinage; the Young Head, the Jubilee Head, and the Old Head. You may even have seen the beautiful Gothic Head portrait that featured on a new denomination of Victoria’s coinage.
Queen Victoria's Coin Effigies - The Royal Mint
Despite reigning for 64 years, there were few coinage portraits of Queen Victoria, with one being favoured for 50 years. The first coins of Victoria’s reign featured a portrait by William Wyon RA and were issued in 1838. The ‘Young Head’ effigy captures the youth and beauty of Victoria when she was crowned queen at just 18 years old.
The life and reign of Queen Victoria told through her coins…
May 9, 2018 · During Victoria’s long reign only three major obverse portraits adorned her coins and they come together to chart the life and reign of one of Britain’s most popular monarchs. The first effigy to feature on Queen Victoria’s coinage is known as the ‘Young Head’ portrait.
Six Coinage Portraits of Queen Victoria - Hattons of London
May 12, 2022 · Exclusive to Hattons of London we have an incredible new series of diamond-shaped sovereigns which feature different coinage portraits of Queen Victoria to celebrate her 125th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary.
The Coins of Queen Victoria - Young Head Portrait - Chards
Jan 19, 2017 · The Coin Portraits of Queen Victoria. The four effigies which appeared on coinage during Victoria's reign were the Young Head, the Godless or Gothic, the Jubilee Head and the Old Head. These portraits are all left facing. There are a number of minor adjustments and variations for each bust. 5 Variations of the Young Head Portrait. The first ...
Queens on coins: Queen Victoria Victoria ruled for almost 64 years and had several different portraits on her coins at different stages of her life. The portrait on this silver shilling is known as the ‘old head’ and was the last portrait of Victoria, produced at the end of her reign. Victoria’s coins were struck by steam-powered machines at
Victoria, Queen of Coins – Change Checker
May 24, 2019 · In this blog, we’ll explore the defining coins of Queen Victoria’s reign, as well as taking a look at the modern commemorative coins we see today, issued to celebrate one of Britain’s most influential monarchs.
The Changing Faces of Coin Portraiture
Mar 6, 2023 · With Queen Victoria’s remarkable reign, several changes were made to her coinage portraits over the years. Her first coins were issued in 1838 and featured a younger portrait by William Wyon RA, there was later a Jubilee portrait introduced and struck from 1887 until 1893.
The life and reign of Queen Victoria told through her coins…
Jul 24, 2018 · During Victoria’s long reign only three major obverse portraits adorned her coins and they come together to chart the life and reign of one of Britain’s most popular monarchs. The first effigy to feature on Queen Victoria’s coinage is known as the ‘Young Head’ portrait.