1855 Gold Sovereign Young Head Shield Back Graded NGC MS60
Obverse:
Young head of Victoria to left. Hair bound with double fillet and collected up into a knot behind. Date on field below truncation. The letters W.W. in relief (inches on some coins) on the bottom of the truncation. Legend Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA
Reverse:
The Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom within a plain shield, surmounted by a crown. A branch of Laurel is shown on each side of the shield, tied at the bottom by a ribbon. At the bottom of the Thistle, Rose and Shamrock are placed with asmall flower stop each side. Legend Reverse: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF:
Condition:
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Graded by NGC International as Mint State 60. Weak or average strike with no trace of wear. Numerous abrasions, hairlines and/or large marks. The equivalent of Extremely Fine in English grading terms.
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Reference: Marsh M38 | Mintage: 8,448,482 | Rating: Common
Edge: Milled | Die Axis: Reverse | Type: Circulated | Mint: London
Weight: 7.98g | Diameter: 22.05mm | Fineness: 22ct | Gold Content: 0.2354 troy oz
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