Passed
Est.
£9,000
- £10,000
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 22
Live bidding began
Jan 30, 2022 at 6 PM GMT
Size
Mintage: 124,054 Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g, 22ct Gold
Category
Description
GREAT BRITAIN: (1837-1901) Queen Victoria 1841 Young Head London Mint Shield Unbarred A's in Gratia Gold Sovereign, Obverse: Victoria Small Young Head Bust facing Left, First Bust, W.W in relief, Date below. A's in Gratia without Center Stroke Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA Reverse: First Plain Shield & surmounted by a crown with laurel branches on each side. Legend: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF: Edge: Milled. S3852. NGC AU Details Obverse cleaned, the coin has been lightly cleaned on the obverse Not polished. The 1841 Sovereign is the rarest date of the entire Victorian sovereign series and is extremely difficult to obtain in any grade, it is a date that most collectors can only dream of. This coin has some very good detail especially to the shield and with minor wear to the obverse just above the ear and the high points, and lightly cleaned. The coin has no unsightly scratches or digs and is a good example for anyone looking to add this rarity to their collection. Census 4 equal/ 8 higher. Rarity 3 Michael Marsh (Extremely Rare). This Lot is protected by a hidden reserve, which if not met naturally will be offered up at the reserve in the Live auction.
Condition
Graded by NGC XF Details / Obverse cleaned. Census 4 equal/ 8 higher. Rarity 3 Michael Marsh (Extremely Rare).
Signature
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Quantity
1