(g) Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1872 [Die 71], second larger young head, W.W. in relief on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 6h, 7.96g (Marsh 56; Spink 3853B; MCE 533), wiped and lightly contact marked, die flaw to the 1 in date, yet with a residual glimmer of lustre to lightly red toned surfaces, just very fine.
Estimate: £400 - £450