(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1869 [Die 33], Type IB, second larger young head, WW incuse on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 7.97g, 6h (MCE 529; Marsh 53; Bentley 534; Spink 3853), a scuff by ear and a nick by last A of GRATIA to rim, otherwise lustrous, a pleasingly bold very fine / the reverse better.
Estimate: £400 - £450