captures the standard of the French Imperial Legion
with walnut Royal Mint box and certificate of authenticity
Ottawa Mint
bright with surface marks
Uncirculated and scarce
Victoria 1853 Sovereign, WW raised, 2nd young head captures the standard of theVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1853, double strike on date, second 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:, edge milled, 7. 93g (Bentley 992; Marsh 36; S. 3852C). Toned with