Australia, Victoria 1870 S Sovereign. struck in gold alloyed with copper
Australia, Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, Sydney Branch Mint, 1870, struck in gold alloyed with 8.33% copper, second young head left with wreath of banksia in hair, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D: rev. AUSTRALIA across centre, crown above within tied laurel wreath, SYDNEY MINT above, ONE SOVEREIGN below, weight 8.01g (Bentley 653; Marsh 375; KM 4; Fr.10). With attractive red hue of tone from copper alloy, a well preserved piece almost extremely fine.
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Australia, Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, Sydney Branch Mint, 1870, struck in gold alloyed with 8.33% copper, second young head left with wreath of banksia in hair, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D: rev. AUSTRALIA across centre, crown above within tied laurel wreath, SYDNEY MINT above, ONE SOVEREIGN below, weight 8.01g (Bentley 653; Marsh 375; KM 4; Fr.10). With attractive red hue of tone from copper alloy, a well preserved piece almost extremely fine.
