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Victoria 1843 Sovereign, young head, shield reverse

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1843, first 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, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: weight 7.98g (Bentley 43; Marsh 26; S.3852). Toned with surface marks and nicks, some scratches, otherwise very fine.

Calendar year mintage 5,981,968.

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."

Provenance:

Ex St James Auction 7, 8th February 2008, lot 626 where sold as a 3 over 2 which it is not.

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