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AUSTRALIA. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold sovereign, 1886 M. Melbourne. Shield.
One of the key dates in the Australian series, the 1886 M shield has a low survival rate despite its average mintage figure. Marsh has given this date an R3, however this does seem a little low considering the 1887 M shield has been given the same rating but appears more often and will cost significantly less.
Young head left, WW on truncation; date below; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; mintmark M and national emblems below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:. Edge milled.
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS AU55 , certification number 36319801.
PCGS population in this grade: 7.
PCGS population in higher grade: 12.
Reference: S-3854A; Marsh-67; McD-140
Mintage: 2,902,131.
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
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.
This lot is exempt from VAT and is eligible for shipping to the European Union via our branch office in the Netherlands. Please contact us to find out more.
Gold sovereign, 1886 M. Melbourne. Shield.
One of the key dates in the Australian series, the 1886 M shield has a low survival rate despite its average mintage figure. Marsh has given this date an R3, however this does seem a little low considering the 1887 M shield has been given the same rating but appears more often and will cost significantly less.
Young head left, WW on truncation; date below; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; mintmark M and national emblems below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:. Edge milled.
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS AU55 , certification number 36319801.
PCGS population in this grade: 7.
PCGS population in higher grade: 12.
Reference: S-3854A; Marsh-67; McD-140
Mintage: 2,902,131.
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
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.
This lot is exempt from VAT and is eligible for shipping to the European Union via our branch office in the Netherlands. Please contact us to find out more.