(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1872 [Die 68] (3), second larger young head, W.W. in relief on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 7h, 7.95g; 6h, 7.99g; 6h, 7.96g (Marsh 56; Spink 3853B; MCE 533), the first wiped and contact marked, yet lustrous to the legend and reverse, very fine, the second lightly contact marked, yet residually lustrous and with a hint of red toning, very fine, the third wiped and lightly contact marked, yet with some red toning to the hair and residual lustre in parts, very fine (3).
Estimate: £1200 - £1400