(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1871 [Die 8], Type IB, second larger young head, W.W. in relief on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 7.98g, 7h (Marsh 55; Bentley 227; MCE 531; Spink 3853B), slight bagmarks and with patches of ochre toning, otherwise lustrous, good very fine / near extremely fine.
Estimate: £400 - £450