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Victoria 1887 M Sovereign, Melbourne Mint, St George reverse
Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1887 M, Melbourne Mint, second young filleted head left of the third style, W.W. raised and distinct on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. St George and dragon right, short tail to horse, date in exergue, small B P initials to upper right, the stops absent, weight 8.01g (Bentley 786; McDonald 173; Marsh 109; S.3857C). Lightly toned, rim nick on reverse, other light surface marks, practically extremely fine.
The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith."