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Victoria 1872-M Sovereign Melbourne Mint shield reverse

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1872-M, Melbourne Mint, Australia, 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, M mint mark and emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 7.98g (Bentley 758; McDonald 145; QM 77 R2; Marsh 59; S.3853B).Toned, with a number of tiny surface marks, digs on neck, otherwise very fine / good very fine.

Calendar Year Mintage 784,180.

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

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