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Auction LIII 14 Jan 2021
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Victoria (1837-1901), Gold Sovereign, 1870. Second young filleted head left, W.W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, laurel wreath surrounding, die number 88 below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: weight 8.01g (Bentley 218; Marsh 54; S.3853B). Toned, light surface marks, extremely fine, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS61. Estimated Value $750
NGC Certification 5880615-008. We note that a total of 156 examples of the 1870 Sovereign have been graded across both services and only 29 pieces are finer than a 61 level. Calendar year mintage 2,189,960. The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith."
NGC Certification 5880615-008. We note that a total of 156 examples of the 1870 Sovereign have been graded across both services and only 29 pieces are finer than a 61 level. Calendar year mintage 2,189,960. The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith."