Victoria (1837-1901), Sovereign, 1851, date numerals widely spaced (Hill 34; Bull 1097; cf. Bentley 62; S 3852C). Very fine £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British and Colonial Mint Coins from the Collection of the late John Sabberton.

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From the Douro cargo; Spink Auction 118, 20-1 November 1996, lot unspecified; DNW Auction 174, 22 April 2020, lot 212.

The RMS Douro sank off Cape Finisterre on 2 April 1882 following a collision with the Spanish steamer Yrurac Bat. Her cargo of sovereigns was salvaged in 1995