Victoria 1866 Sovereign, shield reverse, die number 68 pinecone and saltire stops

pinecone and saltire stops

helmeted and cuirassed three-quarters facing bust

OYL / MAN / 1654

Toned with porosity and many surface marks

English flag at stern of ship

Victoria 1866 Sovereign, shield reverse, die number 68 pinecone and saltire stopsVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1866, die number 68, second young filleted head left, W. W. incuse 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, die number 68 below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 7. 98g (Bentley 174; Bull EGC 1165; Hill 51;