around her the figures of Science
ARAS ET SCEPTRA TUEMUR
attractive old iridescent cabinet tone
97g (Hill T78
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Australia, Victoria 1870 SYDNEY Sovereign, copper alloy in gold around her the figures 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. 93g (Bentley 653; Marsh A375; KM 4; Fr. 10). Toned, heavily surface