design by Edwina Ellis
sceptre head extends to legend and forms initial cross
hEnRIC* DI* GRA* REX* ANG
rosette of pellets above and below moneyer name in three lines
Victoria 1847 Sovereign, AU50, ex RMS Douro Shipwreck design by Edwina EllisVictoria (1837 1901),gold Sovereign, 1847, first 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: (Bentley 53; Marsh 30; S. 3852). Patchy tone, scratch across neck, with a myriad of surface