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Struck in 1863, this Great Britain gold sovereign represents the Victorian era at mid-century, a period when British gold coinage circulated globally through trade and empire. Certified NGC AU-58, it retains strong detail and appealing original surfaces, placing it just shy of Mint State. NGC has graded 39 examples of this issue as AU-58, with only 31 examples graded finer, underscoring its relative scarcity at this level.
The reverse features the coat of arms of Great Britain displayed within a shield topped by a crown. Surrounding the shield is a wreath, a dignified and heraldic design that reflects Britain’s national identity and imperial confidence during Queen Victoria’s reign. This “shield back” type stands apart from the more familiar St. George reverse and remains popular with collectors for its formal elegance.
Adding historical intrigue, this sovereign is from the RMS Douro, a British steamship that sank on April 1, 1882. Coins recovered from the wreck offer a tangible connection to 19th-century maritime commerce, blending numismatic appeal with the drama of a documented shipwreck provenance.
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