Victoria 1838 Sovereign, first young head, shield reverse, first date of reign

Victoria (1837-1901),gold Sovereign, 1838, first young head left, W.W. raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA,rev.crowned quartered shield of arms within laurel wreath, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINIA FID: DEF:, weight 7.95g (Bentley 36; Marsh 22 R; S.3852).Toned, with a patch of scratches on cheek and some possible smoothing altering surface, otherwise with some other digs and perhaps once cleaned, otherwise very fine.