Description
Victoria (1837-1901) Sovereign, 1869, die number 39, second larger young head left, legend surrounds VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, WW incuse on truncation without stops, date below. Rev, crowned quartered shield of arms within laurel wreath, die number 39 below, emblems below, reads BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID DEF (S.3853; MCE 529; Marsh 53). Light surface marks and scuffs, toned, extremely fine.
Ex Bentley collection, 8th May 2012, Baldwin’s Auctions 73