Victoria 1875 S Gold Sovereign Shield PCGS MS62

AUSTRALIA. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold Sovereign, 1875 S. Sydney. Shield.
Young head left, WW on truncation; date below; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; mintmark S and national emblems below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:. Edge milled.

William Wyon’s young portrait of Victoria and the crowned shield reverse give this Sydney Sovereign the enduring appeal of the Victorian shield series.

Graded PCGS MS62, the present example is a desirable Mint State survivor with only four examples are certified finer, making it an appealing opportunity for collectors seeking the 1875 Sydney shield Sovereign in uncirculated condition.

In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS62 , certification number 36667602.

PCGS population in this grade: 17.
PCGS population in higher grade: 4.
Reference: S-3855; Marsh-72; McD-123
Weight: 7.99g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
Diameter: 22mm.
Mintage: 2,122,000.
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.

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