Owner Comments:
GT.BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young Head (shield), Type A2 (without die number), GOLD SOVEREIGN 1853 "W.W." INCUSED, (Marsh 36; S 3852D).
OBVERSE: Second larger Young head bust of the Queen facing left, WW incuse on truncation, date below. Engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished quartered shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom. Engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 22.05mm.
WEIGHT: 7.998g.
EDGE: Milled.
FINENESS: 22ct.
MINTAGE: 10,597,993
RARITY: The rare variety of 1853, ( Incused ) .
1853 GOLD SOVEREIGN, "W.W. Incused, AU53
A nice example of this rare variety.