Victoria (1837-1901), gold Sovereign, 1845, small closer date, 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:, edge milled, 7.91 (Bentley 405; Marsh 28; MCE 506; S.3852). General circulation wear with some bagmarks, otherwise fine.

Calendar year mintage 3,800,845.

The Latin legends translates as on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."

Estimate: £ 400 - 440