1883-M Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - Marsh R2 - Very Rare
1883-M Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign - Marsh R2 - Very Rare
1883-M Queen Victoria Shield Reverse Sovereign
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) on truncation.
Marsh (R2) Very Rare - Lowest Mintage of the Series
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
Struck - Melbourne Mint Australia ('M')
Obverse by William Wyon
Marsh 64 R2; S.3854A
427,450 including St George reverse
Struck in 22ct gold
Weight: 7.98g / Diameter: 22.05mm
Reverse Shield design by Jean Baptiste Merlen
Die Axis: ↑ ↓
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