Victoria 1871 shield Sovereign, die 31, MS63 The Adoration of the Magi

The Adoration of the Magi

a little ragged and chipped at periphery

and outer packaging with numbered certificate of Authenticity

88g (BHM 3506

one year type to commemorate the Merlen shield of the Royal Arms

Victoria 1871 shield Sovereign, die 31, MS63 The Adoration of the MagiVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1871, die number 31, third young 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: (Bentley 564; Hill 55; MCE 531; Bull EGC1171; S. 3853B). An appealing example with