accompanied by original wooden box
Toned very fine for issue
two fleur de lis side by side
designers' monogram J
in original walnut Royal Mint box with certificate of authenticity
Victoria 1871 Sovereign, MS62, shield reverse, die 78 accompanied by original wooden boxVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1871, Tower Hill Mint, London, young filleted head left, W. W. raised 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 78 below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: (Bentley 573; Hill 55; S. 3853B). Lightly toned,