Victoria 1843 Sovereign, narrow shield, XF40, extremely rare a very pleasing example

a very pleasing example

bare head of Augustus facing right

00g (Bentley 48

first I of legend to gap in teeth

SNG Lloyd 1645 (these dies))

Victoria 1843 Sovereign, narrow shield, XF40, extremely rare a very pleasing exampleVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1843, narrow "shield" variety, first 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, more busy laurel wreath of 21 leaves surrounding, narrower bunched emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: (Bentley 45; Hill 26A R3;