Watch List notes:

(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1872 [Die 65 over 4], second larger young head, W.W. in relief on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 6h, 7.97g (Marsh 56; Bentley 599; Spink 3853B; MCE 533), die number 5 struck over 4, very lightly contact marked, yet with a most pleasing flashy lustre to the obverse legend, hints of red toning to the reverse, bolder very fine, rare.

Estimate: £400 - £450