Watch List notes:

(g) Australia, Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Sovereign, 1872 over 1 M, Melbourne, second larger young head, W.W. in relief on truncation, rev. crowned normal shield in wreath, edge milled, 7.98g, 7h (Marsh 59A; Bentley 746 same dies; Spink 3854), minor rim nicks, otherwise residually lustrous, very fine, the overdate crisp and clear, a pleasing example of this iconic Australian numismatic variety.

Estimate: £500 - £800