3rd Feb, 2022 14:00
Coins & Banknotes
10
Queen Victoria, Sovereign, 1843/2, 3 struck over 2, rare overdate R3, EF.
Queen Victoria, Sovereign, 1843/2, with 3 of date struck over 2, First (small) young head l. date below R. First shield, London mint, edge milled, gold, weight 8.0g, S.3852, EF, very rare overdate.
Calendar year mintage 5,981,968.
The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Britain's, Defender of the Faith."
Only a small proportion of the calendar year mintage would have an overdate as old 1842 die(s) were adapted for use in 1843.
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Sold for £1,100
Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 3rd Feb, 2022
This exciting sale features an incredible selection of gold coinage ranging from a stunning private collection of modern proof and uncirculated sovereigns and half-sovereigns through to early gold guineas and a beautiful Victoria sovereign with very rare overdate. Silver coinage is also strongly represented ranging from a stunning selection of Maundy coinage through to modern proof silver sets.
For a free auction valuation contact Stephen Sparrow via stephen.sparrow@wilson55.com.
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