Victoria 1884-M Sovereign, Melbourne, shield reverse a little weak in one

a little weak in one part of legend both sides

otherwise practically extremely fine and very rare this nice with an impeccable provenance

crowned by Britannia

legend and outer toothed border around all

Theophilus (829-842)

Victoria 1884-M Sovereign, Melbourne, shield reverse a little weak in oneVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1884 M, Melbourne Mint, Australia, third 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 letter M below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 7. 98g (Bentley 753; McDonald 136;