Victoria 1838 Sovereign, first young head, VF35, first date

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: (Bentley 36; Hill 22 R; MCE 499; EGC 1054; S.3852).Lightly toned with some carbon spots, hairlines and surface marks although free from any severe nicks or indentations, encapsulated and graded by NGC housed in an older slab as VF35, very fine, rare.