Victoria 1872 Sovereign, no die, shield reverse, young head second issue (1281-82)

second issue (1281-82)

cross pattee with two opposing pellets

with rainbow iridescence

51 struck over 49

laureate bust left with lovelock of hair on shoulder

Victoria 1872 Sovereign, no die, shield reverse, young head second issue (1281-82)Victoria (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.