Victoria 1871 Sovereign, MS62, shield reverse, die 78 mint of Babylon

mint of Babylon

Toned very fine for issue

two fleur de lis side by side

two British East India Company soldiers

99g (Marsh 401

Victoria 1871 Sovereign, MS62, shield reverse, die 78 mint of BabylonVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1871, Tower Hill Mint, London, 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 78 below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: (Bentley 573; Hill 55; S. 3853B). Lightly toned,