Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1871, die number 28, third young filleted head left, W.W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, laurel wreath surrounding, die number and emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, edge milled, 7.99g (Bentley 563; Marsh 55; S.3853B). Toned with some circulation wear, streaky tone on reverse, many surface marks, very fine.
Calendar year mintage 8,767,250.
The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."