Victoria Coins (1837 - 1901)

Discover Queen Victoria Coins from 1837 to 1901, featuring all official British coinage issued during the reign of Queen Victoria. This category includes circulating and commemorative coins from The Royal Mint struck throughout the Victorian era, covering gold, silver, copper, bronze, proof, specimen, and certified graded issues. From early Young Head coinage and Gothic masterpieces to Jubilee and Veiled Head designs, Queen Victoria coins represent one of the most important and widely collected periods in British numismatic history.

Britain’s Victorian Coinage Era

Queen Victoria ascended to the throne in 1837 and reigned for more than sixty years during a period of enormous industrial, imperial, and economic expansion. Her coinage reflects the growth of the British Empire and the evolution of modern British currency during the 19th century.

This category includes all British coins issued under Queen Victoria between 1837 and 1901, including circulation strikes, Maundy money, proof sets, pattern issues, and commemorative releases. Traditional pre-decimal £sd denominations remained in use throughout the reign, including the farthing, halfpenny, penny, threepence, groat, sixpence, shilling, florin, half crown, crown, and Sovereign.

Collectors can explore the three major portrait types used during Victoria’s reign: the Young Head portrait (1838–1887), Jubilee Head portrait (1887–1893), and Veiled or “Old Head” portrait (1893–1901). The series also includes some of Britain’s most iconic coin designs, including William Wyon’s celebrated Gothic Crown and Gothic Florin, alongside gold Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns struck in London and branch mints across the British Empire such as Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Ottawa.

Victorian coinage also witnessed major changes in British currency, including the introduction of bronze coinage in 1860 and the florin as an early step towards decimalisation. Rare proof sets, pattern coins, and branch mint Sovereigns remain especially popular among collectors worldwide.

Why Collect Queen Victoria Coins?

Queen Victoria Coins (1837–1901) remain highly sought after because of:

• Covers the full Victorian era of British coinage
• Features Young Head, Jubilee Head, and Veiled Head portraits
• Includes gold, silver, copper, and bronze denominations
• Includes Gothic Crown and other iconic Victorian designs
• Features London and branch mint Sovereigns
• Strong historical and imperial significance
• Popular with British and worldwide collectors alike

Explore Queen Victoria Coinage

This category includes a wide range of British coin issues such as:

• Farthing, Halfpenny, and Penny coins
• Groats, Threepence, and Sixpence issues
• Shillings, Florins, Half Crowns, and Crowns
• Gothic Crown and Gothic Florin coinage
• Gold Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns
• Young Head, Jubilee Head, and Veiled Head issues
• Maundy, proof, and specimen sets
• Branch mint Victorian coinage
• Certified PCGS and NGC graded coins

Buy Queen Victoria Coins with Confidence

At The London Coin Company , all Queen Victoria Coins are carefully sourced and authenticated for quality, rarity, and collectability. Whether you are building a British pre-decimal collection, collecting Victorian gold Sovereigns, or researching the coinage of the British Empire, Queen Victoria Coins offer a unique combination of royal heritage, artistic design, and enduring numismatic appeal.