Victoria 1880 Sovereign Melbourne Young head Shield reverse, very rare only one example from this

only one example from this die combination listed by Jenkins

of matt appearance

Toned with a few tiny spots and flecks

on horse prancing right

with brilliance underlying on obverse

Victoria 1880 Sovereign Melbourne Young head Shield reverse, very rare only one example from thisVictoria (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.