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HI32203

Victoria 1862 Sovereign, young head, first R on reverse struck over E rarity

Regular price £1,000
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Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1862, R over E in reverse legend, 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:, first R over E in first word, edge milled, weight 7.94g (Bentley 94; Hill 45D R3; EGC.1156; S.3852D). Toned with surface marks, near very fine, very rare.

Calendar year mintage 7,836,413.

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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