Victoria 1861 Sovereign, C over rotated C in VICTORIA, NGC AU53

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1861, C over a rotated C in Queen's name, second larger young head left, W W. incuse 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:, weight 7.96g (Bentley 88; Hill 44b; EGC.1143. R2; S.3852D).Toned, some signs of circulation and surface wear and associated contact marks, graded by NGC as AU53, very rare.