Owner Comments:
GT.BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young Head (Shield), Second (large) head (without die number) 1872 GOLD SOVEREIGN.
(Marsh 47; S 3852C).
OBVERSE: Third Young head bust of the Queen facing left, date below. Engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished 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: 13,486,708. These mintage figures include those of the Type 1B sovereign (with die number) of the same date.
RARITY: C (M.Marsh).
VICTORIA, 1872 SOVEREIGN (SHIELD) WITHOUT DIE NUMBER, MS63.
Choice example of this Victoria Type 1 gold sovereign.
Purchased from ebay 21 October 2013.