AU58 | Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1838, first young head left, W.W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms within laurel wreath, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINIA FID: DEF:, edge milled, 7.97g (Bentley 36; Marsh 22 R; S.3852). Toned with light hairlines and surface marks, has been graded by NGC as AU58, the first year of issue for Queen Victoria.

NGC Certification 6134376-011.

Calendar year mintage 2,718,6904

The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Britain's, Defender of the Faith."

(£2,500-£3,500)