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Victoria 1839 Sovereign, second year for reign, low mintage

Victoria (1837-1901),gold Sovereign, 1839, first young head left, W.W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA,rev.crowned quartered shield of arms within laurel wreath, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINIA FID: DEF:, weight 7.98g (Bentley 400; Bull EGC 1058; Hill 23 R2; S.3852).Once cleaned, now toned, some smoothing perhaps under tone on cheek, otherwise surface marks, very fine, reverse better.

Calendar Year Mintage 503,695

The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith."

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