with only the lightest of surface marks in the fields masking the proof-like background
date above
first legend variety
crude draped diademed bust left
Peppered with light surface marks
Australia, Victoria 1870 SYDNEY Sovereign, copper alloy in gold with only the lightest ofAustralia, Victoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, Sydney Branch Mint, 1870, struck in gold alloyed with 8. 33% copper, second young head left with wreath of banksia in hair, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D: rev. AUSTRALIA across centre, crown above within tied laurel wreath, SYDNEY MINT above, ONE SOVEREIGN below, weight 7. 97g (Bentley 653; Marsh A375; KM 4; Fr. 10). Toned, heavily surface