Victoria 1878-S Sovereign, Sydney Mint, shield reverse, young head

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1878 S, Sydney Mint, third 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, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, S mint mark below ties, weight 7.96g (Bentley 660; McD 125; Marsh 74; S.3855). Toned, some light surface marks, almost extremely fine.