Thorius Balbus (105 B
design by David Knapton of Paddington Bear facing forward outside The Tower of London
gold Double crown or Half-unite of Ten Shillings
only the third the cataloguer has handled for sale in 28 years
Victoria 1869 Sovereign, AU58, shield reverse, die 42 Thorius Balbus (105 BVictoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1869, die number 42, second young filleted head left, W. W. incuse 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 number 42 below, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: (Bentley 1120; Marsh 53; S. 3853). Toned, light