1887-S Victoria Gold Sovereign

Australia (British Colony). Victoria (1837–1901). 1887 Sovereign. Young Head, Shield Reverse. Sydney Mint.

Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA / W.W. / 1887. Young head portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, with hair bound by a fillet, royal titles surrounding and date below. Engraved by William Wyon.

Reverse: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: / S. Crowned and garnished royal shield bearing the quartered arms of the United Kingdom, with royal titles surrounding and the Sydney Mint mark below. Engraved by Jean Baptiste Merlen.

Reference: KM# 6, Fr# 11.

[ 0.2355 oz AGW | .917 Gold ]