Australia, Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1870, Sydney Mint, second young head left with wreath of banksia in hair, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:, rev. AUSTRALIA across centre, crown above within tied laurel wreath, SYDNEY MINT above, denomination ONE SOVEREIGN below, edge milled, 7.92g (Bentley 653; Marsh A375; McD 117; KM 4). Toned with heavy nicks and surface marks, otherwise almost fine.
Calendar Year Mintage 1,220,000.
The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith".