(g) Australia, Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1885 M, Melbourne, third young head left, rev. crowned cruciform shield, milled edge, 6h, 7.97g (Marsh 66; Spink 3854A), a handful of small nailmarks to face and surrounding field, nevertheless with an attractive lustre to the legend and reverse, near extremely fine.
Estimate: £400 - £500