some light short hairline scratches in obverse field
flan lamination on reverse with slight rim split
second issue (1281-82)
rim nick on reverse
raised and distinct on truncation for engraver William Wyon
Victoria 1872 Sovereign, no die, shield reverse, young head some light short hairline scratchesVictoria (1837 1901),gold Sovereign, 1872, no die number, 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 number 50 below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 7. 99g (Bentley 253; Marsh 47; M. C. E. 533; S.