Description
Victoria (1837-1901) Gold Sovereign, 1866, die number 65, second larger head left, ww incuse on truncation without stops, date below, rev crowned quartered shield of arms within laurel wreath, die number 65 below, emblems below (Bentley 173 this coin; Marsh 51; MCE 527; S.3853).
Once cleaned, now lightly toned, light short scratch at lower right of reverse, some surface marks with some scuffs on obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
ex Bentley Collection part 1, Baldwin Auction 73, 8th May 2012, lot 173.