initials for designer Robert Evans
a design featuring a crown
one light crease probably in striking as central details a little weak both sides
silver Pattern Shilling
outside Latin legend ELIZABETH
Victoria 1884 M shield back Sovereign initials for designer Robert EvansVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1884 M, Melbourne 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, die letter M below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: weight 7. 99g (Bentley 753; McDonald 136; Marsh 65;