Victoria 1884-M Sovereign, Melbourne, shield reverse crowned by Britannia

crowned by Britannia

WITH EDGE INSCRIPTION 'A QUIET AND PEACEFUL POSSESSION'

Lightly toned a bold very fine

Red and brown toning on the obverse

Victoria 1884-M Sovereign, Melbourne, shield reverse crowned by BritanniaVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1884 M, Melbourne Mint, Australia, third 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, die letter M below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 7. 98g (Bentley 753; McDonald 136;