Sovereign Rarities Ltd
Auction 8 15 Feb 2023
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Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1872, die number 35, 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, 7.97g (Bentley 1175; Marsh 56; S.3853B). Lightly toned with some circulation wear, surface marks, almost extremely fine.
Calendar year mintage 13,486,708.
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."
Calendar year mintage 13,486,708.
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."