Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1872, die number 112, 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, 8.01g (Bentley 614; Marsh 56; S.3853B). Lightly cleaned with proof-like sheen, light surface marks, otherwise good very 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."