JB initials behind for designer James Butler
otherwise a bold very fine and the rarest mint mark
with brilliance underlying on obverse
a few nicks and surface marks
Toned extremely fine and rare
Victoria 1880 Sovereign Melbourne Young head Shield reverse, very rare JB initials behind for designerVictoria (1837 1901),gold Sovereign, 1880 M, Melbourne Mint, young filleted head left, W. W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, 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:, M mint mark below ties, weight 7. 98g (Bentley 749; McD 128; Marsh 61 R2; S.