Victoria 1884-M Sovereign, Melbourne, shield reverse crowned by Britannia

crowned by Britannia

abbreviated Latin Declaration inscription on continuous three line scroll at centre

a little weak in one part of legend both sides

otherwise practically extremely fine and very rare this nice with an impeccable provenance

Lightly toned a bold very fine

Victoria 1884-M Sovereign, Melbourne, shield reverse crowned by BritanniaVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1884 M, Melbourne Mint, Australia, 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 letter M below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 7. 98g (Bentley 753; McDonald 136;