Victoria 1871 Sovereign, shield reverse die no.78, NGC MS62

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1871, Tower Hill Mint, London, young filleted head left, W.W. raised 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, die number 78 below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: (Bentley 573; Hill 55; S.3853B). Lightly toned, some light marks, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS62.