(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1847, Type IA, first small young head, W.W. in relief on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 7.98g, 6h (MCE 508; Marsh 30; Spink 3852), lightly contact marked and a touch of rub to the hair, yet with a residual pleasing lustre, bold very fine.
Estimate: £400 - £450