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Victoria 1857 Sovereign, high 57 in date, second young head

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1857, the figures ascending with high 57, second young filleted head left, W.W. incuse 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 7.99g (cf.Bentley 999; Marsh 40; S.3852D). Toned though perhaps once wiped on obverse, with some raised die flaws, a few hairline scratches and nicks, a bold very fine.

Calendar year mintage 4,495,748

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

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