Coins

Victoria (1837-1901), Sovereign, 1851 (M 34; S 3852C). Some contact marks, otherwise about extremely fine £400-£500

Provenance: From the Douro cargo.

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