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Bearing the youthful portrait of Queen Victoria and the British coat of arms within a shield reverse, this issue belongs to the long classical tradition of British gold. Yet this example diverges sharply from the norm through its association with the RMS Douro, a mail steamer lost in the Bay of Biscay in 1882, transforming an otherwise familiar type into a witness to maritime tragedy.
The “1 over inverted 1” error results from an upside-down punch of the digit “1” in the date that was later corrected with a normal numeral, leaving a thickened figure with faint traces of the inverted digit beneath. For the 1854 sovereign, this feature is extremely rare and in some references is considered doubtful, as most specialists associate the variety primarily with the better-documented 1855 incuse issues.
Graded AU55, the piece balances visible circulation with strong original detail, reinforcing its narrative authenticity. This is not merely a representative sovereign, but an artifact that bridges mint, ocean, and history, preserving a story few British gold coins can claim.
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