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Victoria 1850 Sovereign shield reverse, 'Roman I' in date

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1850, Roman I instead of 1 in date, second 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:, edge milled, 7.96g (Bentley 59; Hill 33; S.3852C). Toned, surface marks, otherwise a bold fine.

Calendar year mintage 1,402,039.

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."

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