Owner Comments:
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young Head (shield), Type A2 (without die number), GOLD SOVEREIGN 1857. (Marsh 39; Spink 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: 4,495,748
RARITY: N
Victoria gold Sovereign 1857 AU58 NGC, KM736.1, S-3852D.
NGC : 6842065-006
Ex Heritage Auction # 61429, Lot # 23172, 3 June 2024.