Owner Comments:
GT.BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young Head (shield), Type A2 (without die number),1854 GOLD SOVEREIGN, "W.W." RAISED, (Marsh 37; S 3852C).
OBVERSE: Second larger Young head bust of the Queen facing left, WW in relief 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: 3,589,611
RARITY: R2
1854 GOLD SOVEREIGN, "W.W." RAISED, AU55.
A very rare variety 1854 Sovereign.