(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1869 [Die 46], second larger young head, W.W. incuse on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 7.97g, 6h (Marsh 53; Bentley 206 same dies; MCE 529; Spink 3853), striking weakness below date, otherwise residually lustrous, a pleasing very fine / good very fine.
Estimate: £400 - £450