1881-M Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - Rare
Obverse : Young head of Victoria to left. Hair bound with double fillet and collected up into a Bun behind. Date below truncation with WW.(William Wyon) in relief on truncation.
'M' Denoting Melbourne Mint on reverse below shield.
Reverse :The Ensigns Armorial within a plain shield and surmounted by a crown. A branch of laurel is shown on each side of the shield. At the bottom the Thistle, Rose and Shamrock are placed with a small flower stop each side.
Coin Specifications
Calendar Year Mintage : 2324800
Spink S.3854 / Marsh 62 (R) Rare
Gold Fineness 22ct .916.7
Struck at Melbourne Mint
7.98g Weight/ 22.05mm Diameter
Obverse bust by William Wyon
Reverse design Crowned Shield by Jean Baptiste Merlen
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
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