Lot 256
1887 MELBOURNE SHIELD AU55 SOVEREIGN
Sold
£3,280
Est.
£3,500 - £4,500
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Christmas Special Auction 8
Live bidding began Dec 14, 2020 at 7:30 PM GMT
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1837-1901) Queen Victoria Young Head 1887 Melbourne Mint Shield Gold Sovereign. Obverse: Third head of Victoria Young Bust facing Left. Third Head with different hair arrangements, W.W in relief on the trun & date below. Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA Reverse: Plain Shield & surmounted by a crown with laurel branches on each side. The Melbourne Mint Mark (M) is Directly above Rose at bottom of the Coin. Legend: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF: S3854A. Edge: Milled. R3 Michael Marsh Rare and Sought after by collectors. NGC GRADED AU55
Condition
Specifications - Mintage 1,916,424 R3 Extremely Rare. 22ct Gold, Weight 7.98g, Diameter 22.05mm. Attention 0% BUYERS PREMIUM ON ALL LOTS. PACKAGING & INSURED POSTAGE TO PAY.
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