(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1857, Type IA, second larger young head, W.W. incuse on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 7.96g, 6h (MCE 518; Marsh 40; Spink 3852D), die flaw to R in GRATIA, lightly bagmarked, yet residually lustrous and with hints of red toning, bolder very fine.
Estimate: £400 - £450