£900
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold Sovereign, 1842. London. Open 2/1.
A significant coin, proving that the 1841 dies were re-used the following year.
First young head of Victoria facing left, hair tied in fillet; date below truncation, with open 2 over 1; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; thistle, rose and shamrock below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.
CGS 45 Variety 05.
Reference: Marsh-25; S-3852
Rarity: Extremely Rare; seemingly the only know example.
Diameter: 22.05 mm.
Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.
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