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Victoria 1884 M shield back Sovereign

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1884 M, Melbourne Mint, third young filleted head left, W.W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, laurel wreath surrounding, die letter M below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: weight 7.99g (Bentley 753; McDonald 136; Marsh 65; S.3854). Toned, with some underlying brilliance, a few surface marks, good very fine, reverse stronger.

Calendar year mintage 2,942,000

The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith."

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