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GI28186

Australia, Victoria 1870 Sydney Sovereign, copper alloy in the gold version

Australia, Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, Sydney Branch Mint, 1870, struck in gold alloyed with 8.33% copper, 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, ONE SOVEREIGN below, weight 7.93g (Bentley 653; Marsh A375; KM 4; Fr.10). Toned, heavily surface marked both sides, almost very fine.

Calendar year mintage 1,220,000.

The second young head type Sydney Mint Sovereign was designed and engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon. The abbreviated Latin legend translates as on the obverse "Victoria, by the grace of God, Queen of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith."

Provenance:

Ex Sincona Auction 80, 25th October 2022, lot 2030.

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