(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1845, 'Closer Date', Type IA, first small young head, W.W. in relief on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 7.96g, 6h (MCE 506; Marsh 28; Bentley 978; Spink 3852), some blundering to the date, the 4 double struck, faintly contact marked and wiped, yet with some residual lustre, about very fine, scarce.
Estimate: £400 - £450