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Victoria 1872 M Sovereign, shield reverse

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1872 M, Melbourne Mint, 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 letter M below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: weight 7.99g (Bentley 744; McDonald 120; Marsh 59; S.3854). Toned, with some underlying brilliance, scuff on cheek, a bold very fine, reverse stronger.

Calendar year mintage 748,180.

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

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