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GREAT BRITAIN. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Sovereign, 1850. London. Overdate 5 over 8.
Second young head of Victoria facing left, hair tied in fillet; date below truncation, with 5 struck over 8; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; thistle, rose and shamrock below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.
Ex. Bentley collection, lot 986, described by the cataloguer as 'Cleaned, good very fine and of the highest rarity, the cataloguer has only heard of one other specimen extant, extremely rare.' The cleaning is of the lightest character and PCGS has also not given the coin a 'Details' designation. In secure plastic holder, graded by PCGS AU55 , certification number 38770753.
Population in this grade: 2
Reference: Marsh-33B; S-3852C
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.9881 g.
Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold
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Sovereign, 1850. London. Overdate 5 over 8.
Second young head of Victoria facing left, hair tied in fillet; date below truncation, with 5 struck over 8; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; thistle, rose and shamrock below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.
Ex. Bentley collection, lot 986, described by the cataloguer as 'Cleaned, good very fine and of the highest rarity, the cataloguer has only heard of one other specimen extant, extremely rare.' The cleaning is of the lightest character and PCGS has also not given the coin a 'Details' designation. In secure plastic holder, graded by PCGS AU55 , certification number 38770753.
Population in this grade: 2
Reference: Marsh-33B; S-3852C
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.9881 g.
Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.