Australia, Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1885, Melbourne Mint, fourth 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, mint letter M and emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, edge milled, 7.99g (Bentley 755; McD 138; Marsh 66; S.3854). Toned with general circulation wear, small surface mark in hair of obverse portrait, otherwise very fine.
Calendar year mintage 2,966,500 (Including St. George reverse).
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."