1/2 SOVEREIGN TYPE SET 1817-2010, Circulation Issue, (GEORGE III-ELIZABETH II).
Victoria, Young head with die number, 1863-79


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Set Details
Origin/Country: GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
Design Description:
Item Description: 1/2SOV 1878 G.britain
Grade: NGC MS 64
Owner: TMS Coins
 
Winning Set: 1/2 SOVEREIGN TYPE SET 1817-2010, Circulation Issue, (GEORGE III-ELIZABETH II).
Date Added: 6/11/2012
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (large) head with narrow hair ribbon, Type A4, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1878.
(Marsh 453; S 3860E).

OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial witin a garnished shield surmounted by a crown. Die number below shield. No dot.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE:
RATING: N (M.Marsh).

1878 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 64

A choice example with strong strike, clear surfaces and blazing luster.
Ex GK Coins Ltd, Mayfair, London, purchased 18 May 2012. Self submitted.
NGC Pop 1 with one grading higher.

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