Lot 364
Victoria (1837-1901) Sovereign, 1879, London mint.

Ancient, British and World Coins, and Medals - 118 | C24009
Auction: 21 October 2024 at 10:00 BST
£1,800
Description
First young head left, raised ww on truncation. Rev, St George slaying dragon with sword, horse with long tail, date in exergue (S. 3856A; EGC 1207; Marsh 90). Very rare, Very Fine with a hint of tone to legend.
Footnote
One of the lowest mintages for a currency sovereign, only 20,013 struck.

