Specifications: Mintage 20,013, Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g & 22ct Gold

GREAT BRITAIN: (1837-1901) Queen Victoria 1879 Young Head London Mint St. George & Dragon Gold Sovereign R4 Extremely Rare. Just 20,013 of these coins were originally struck and many would have been melted down or used in jewelry. Obverse: Young portrait of Victoria facing left, Lettering: VICTORIA D.G BRITANNIAR. REG. F. D. W.W. on the trun. Nothing below the bust denotes London Mint. Reverse: St. George slaying the Dragon with date below exergue.This coin has a rating rarity of R4 in Michael Marsh and this is an extremely difficult coin to find. A great addition for any sovereign collector! This lot is protected by a hidden reserve, which will be implemented should the lot not reach naturally by the Live auction.

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