98g (Bull 307 R2
the initial cross and X from the same punch and both in saltire
Of outstanding style
about very fine and with a nice full reading of the Mint name
in exergue: X ST EINE FCM
Victoria 1853 Shield Sovereign, WW raised 98g (Bull 307 R2Victoria (1837 1901), gold Sovereign, 1853, wider spread date, second young filleted head left, W. W. raised 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, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: weight 8. 00g (Bentley 992; Marsh 36; S. 3852C). Lightly toned, of