Victoria 1863 Sovereign, die 8, shield reverse, first year for die numbers Latin legend in Gothic letters

Latin legend in Gothic letters with linear and 34 arched border surrounding

Toned a little weakly struck on bottom of reverse

mottled on reverse

attractively toned with light iridescence

Victoria 1863 Sovereign, die 8, shield reverse, first year for die numbers Latin legend in Gothic lettersVictoria (1837 1901),gold Sovereign, 1863, hooked 6 in date, die number 8, 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, die number 8 and emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 7. 98g (Bentley 437; Marsh 46; S.