Victoria 1871-S Sovereign, Sydney, shield reverse the 61 higher than 18

the 61 higher than 18

well struck with clear suns and pellet on obverse

pouring water from a flask

phoenix dramatically rising from the flames

Victoria 1871-S Sovereign, Sydney, shield reverse the 61 higher than 18Victoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1871 S, Sydney Mint, Australia, second young filleted head left, W. W. incuse 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, mint mark S in emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, edge milled, 8. 00g (Bentley 654; McD 118b;