(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereigns, 1871, Type IB (3), [Die 71], second larger young head, W.W. in relief on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 7.98g, 6h (Bentley 243); another, similar, [Die 73], 7.95g, 7h (Bentley 571); lastly, similar, [Die 74], 7.97g, 6h (Marsh 55; Bentley 572; MCE 531; Spink 3853B), light die flawing and residual lustre, otherwise better than very fine to good very fine (3).
Estimate: £1200 - £1500