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Victoria 1871 Sovereign, young head, shield reverse, die number 12

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1871, die number 12, third 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, die number 12 below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 7.99g (Bentley 1143; Marsh 55; M.C.E. 531; S.3853B).Toned, some light surface marks, extremely fine.

Calendar year mintage 8,767,250 which also includes the St George reverse London Sovereigns.

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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