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MS 63+ | AUSTRALIA. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold sovereign, 1881 S. Sydney. Shield.
Young head left, WW on truncation; date below; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; mintmark S and national emblems below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:. Edge milled.
Spectacular example of this date; bold strike, the slightest friction at the highest point, some frosting still visible on Queen Victoria's bust. A rare opportunity to acquire what is the single finest graded coin of this date.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 63+, certification number 5880647-002.
NGC Census in this grade: 1, single finest graded.
Total NGC Census: 66
Reference: S-3855B; Marsh-77; McD-129
Mintage: 1,360,000.
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 18% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
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Gold sovereign, 1881 S. Sydney. Shield.
Young head left, WW on truncation; date below; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; mintmark S and national emblems below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:. Edge milled.
Spectacular example of this date; bold strike, the slightest friction at the highest point, some frosting still visible on Queen Victoria's bust. A rare opportunity to acquire what is the single finest graded coin of this date.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 63+, certification number 5880647-002.
NGC Census in this grade: 1, single finest graded.
Total NGC Census: 66
Reference: S-3855B; Marsh-77; McD-129
Mintage: 1,360,000.
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Composition: 916.7/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 18% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.