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Victoria 1887-S Sovereign, Sydney, young head, ex Thorburn
Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1887 S, Sydney Mint, Australia, second type of third young filleted head left, W.W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, laurel wreath surrounding tied in a bow, emblems below, legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, S mint mark below ties, weight 8.00g (Bentley 672; QM 72; Hill 83; Bull EGC 1538; S.3855). Toned, bagmarks and nicks, almost very fine.
Calendar year mintage 1,000,000 including St George reverse.
The Latin legend translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Britain's, Defender of the Faith."
Provenance:
Ex All Gold of Sevenoaks, purchased 8th December 2006.
Ex Thorburn Collection of 1887, Sovereign Rarities Auction 19, 23rd September 2025, lot 29.
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