robed Prince standing over two opposing lions
with an exceptionally fine head of Io
rev George IV enthroned left
a wreath on left
initial mark lion both sides
Victoria 1850 Sovereign, 5 over 8, extremely rare robed Prince standing over twoVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1850, the 8 of date with 5 struck over it, second larger young filleted head left, W. W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below with unusual overstrike, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, laurel wreath surrounding, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: weight 7. 94g (Bentley