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CI06395

Victoria 1857 Sovereign, triangle like 7 in date due to flaw, unusual

Victoria (1837-1901),gold Sovereign, 1857, with flawed figure 7 like a triangle, 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: (Bentley 998; Marsh 40; S.3852D).Toned, surface marks, hairline scratch on neck, some raised die flaws in field and on 7 of date, otherwise good fine, a scarce die variety.

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."

A similar flawed piece was sold as part of the Bentley Collection lot 998 referenced above.

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