Sandbanks Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1879, London Mint, young filleted head left, WW buried on thin truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:,rev.St George and dragon right, long tail to horse, date in exergue, small B.P. initials to upper right (Bentley 312; Hill 90 R4; MCE 341; S.3856A).
Calendar year mintage 20,013
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The 1879 London Mint Sovereign is the rarest St George reverse currency Sovereign in the reign of Victoria and the UK series.
Encapsulated and Graded by PCGS AU58 207024.58/37837848
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PROVENANCE: From Private UK Collection
Sandbanks Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Extremely Rare 1879 Queen Victoria Gold Full Sovereign Coin Highest Graded Au58
