(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1871 [Die 31], second larger young head, W.W. in relief on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 8.00g, 6h (Marsh 55; Bentley 564 same dies; MCE 531; Spink 3853B), die flaw by 1, otherwise a most attractive and lustrously choice example, practically as struck and unusally bold on hairline.
Estimate: £500 - £800