SCARCE 1861 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign – "Shield Back" - An exceptional and highly scarce 1861 Gold Sovereign feature on beautifully preserved state. Obverse: Displays the portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, famously known as the "Young Head". Reverse: Depicts the crowned Royal Shield of Arms ("Shield Back" variant), beautifully detailed and enveloped by a laurel wreath. The coin is in a beautifully preserved state with clear and crisp details on both the Queen's hair on the obverse and the inner quarters of the shield on the reverse. It shows honest signs of light circulation and historical surface marks appropriate for its age, but retains a brilliant, appealing luster. Weight: 7.94g. Diameter: 22.05mm. Gold: 91.67%. Please carefully inspect the high-resolution photographs to evaluate the exact condition and grade the coin according to your own standards. Secure delivery to ensure it arrives safely.