(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1869 [Die 26], second larger young head, W.W. incuse on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 7.99g, 7h (Marsh 53; Bentley 1115; MCE 529; Spink 3853), nick to rim at 8 o'clock and light bagmarks, otherwise lustrous, a pleasingly good very fine / extremely fine with much field frosting.
Estimate: £400 - £450