1/2 SOVEREIGN 1838-1901, Circulation Issue, (VICTORIA).
1887 Jubilee Head 1/2 Sov.


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Set Details
Origin/Country: GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
Design Description: WITH JEB
Item Description: 1/2SOV 1887 G.britain JUBILEE HEAD
Grade: NGC MS 66
Owner: TMS Coins
 
Winning Set: 1/2 SOVEREIGN 1838-1901, Circulation Issue, (VICTORIA).
Date Added: 5/23/2013
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Jubilee Head, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1887
(Marsh 478; S 3869).

OBVERSE: The bust of the Queen facing left wearing a small crown, veiled and with ribbon and Star of the Garter and the Victoria and Albert order. Boehm's initials J.E.B. are shown in relief at the bottom rear of the bust.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom within a garnished shield surmounted by an imperial crown.
DESIGNER: Joseph Edwar Boehm (1834-1890).
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 841,200
RATING: S (M.Marsh).

1887 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 66

Gloreous example of this common coin, common in AU and baggy Unc, but this piece is amazing.
Fully struck with gorgeous satiny luster, perfect surfaces, and best of all deep iridescent gold colour, creating elegant eye appeal.
NGC: Pop 3 with none grading higher.

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