Victoria 1863 Sovereign, die 8, shield reverse, first year for die numbers attractively toned with light iridescence

attractively toned with light iridescence

A few tiny Verdigris spots on reverse

297/6-282/1 B

Latin legend in Gothic letters with linear and 34 arched border surrounding

Victoria 1863 Sovereign, die 8, shield reverse, first year for die numbers attractively toned with light iridescenceVictoria (1837 1901),gold Sovereign, 1863, hooked 6 in date, die number 8, second young filleted head left, W. W. incuse 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 number 8 and emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 7. 98g (Bentley 437; Marsh 46; S.