Victoria Uniface Pattern Obverse Trial for a Sovereign. Ex Bentley lot 1016 6h (RIC 55)

6h (RIC 55)

slight adjustment weakness on breast and at corresponding part of reverse

Sovereign type

Of exceptional style

numbered "886" on edge

Victoria Uniface Pattern Obverse Trial for a Sovereign. Ex Bentley lot 1016 6h (RIC 55)Victoria (1837 1901), uniface Pattern Sovereign, 1863, struck in copper with lightly gilt elements to obverse, a trial piece engraved by Charles Weiner, young head left with emblematic wreath in hair, consisting of rose, thistle and shamrocks, long ribbon ties to hair at rear, C. W below truncation, date at bottom, legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA REGINA, rev. blank but filed, edge plain, weight 5. 74g, thickness 2mm, diameter 22. 3mm