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£7,500
Live Auction
Auction 26 'The Platinum Jubilee Sale'
Live bidding began
Jun 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM BST
Size
Specifications: Diameter 22.05mm, Weight 7.98g, 22ct Gold & Mintage 124,054 - Rarity 3
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). All reserves will be implemented before the Live Auction. NB Please check lot 1 about reserves.
Condition
Graded by NGC XF Details obverse cleaned
Signature
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Quantity
1