Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1871, shield reverse, young head left, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered and garnished shield of arms with cross of crown touching border denticles, Latin legend surrounding BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, edge milled, weight 8.00g (Marsh 55; S.3997). A choice example with very light surface wear on the obverse portrait, otherwise almost uncirculated with strong residual mint lustre.
Calendar Year Mintage 8,767,250.
The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the Grace of God", continuing on the reverse as "Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith".
Estimate: £350-400