British and World Coins

Victoria (1837-1901), Sovereigns (2), 1866 die 16, shield rev.; 1875s, St George rev. (M 51, 114; S 3853, 3858A) [2]. About extremely fine; in fitted Royal Mint case as issued £350-400

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