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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1838 G.britain VICTORIA |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1838
(Marsh 414; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 273,341
RATING: R (M.Marsh).
1838 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 64
NGC 4692554-004
The rare first date of Victoria's Half-sovereign in an elite near-Gem grade.
Very well struck from fresh dies, with every detail of Victoria's portrait razor-sharp and bold.
Intensely lustrous, an eye-catching bright yellow gold piece which has escaped any circulation or significant contact whatsoever for the last 180 years.
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Great Britain GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2 SOV 1841 |
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PCGS MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1841
(Marsh 415, KM735, S-3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 508,835
RATING: R2 (M.Marsh).
1841 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 64+
PCGS 17231941
Admirably toned over, lending a matte-like finish to the well-kept surfaces, which reveal no meaningful distractions. Scarce in this quality and exceeded in grade by only a single specimen, certified MS65 by NGC.
PCGS : Single finest.
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1/2SOV 1842 G.britain |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1842
(Marsh 416; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 2,223,352
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1842 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 64
NGC 4842688-014
A nice example of this Victoria's Type A1 half-sovereign.
Boldly struck with satiny surfaces.
NGC Pop 4, none grading higher.
Ex Atlas Numismatics, August 2019.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA, YOUNG HEAD (Small) Ex D. MOORE COLLECTION |
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1/2SOV 1844 G.britain VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD (Small), Ex D.MOORE COLLECTION (M.Marsh 418) |
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NGC MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
2015 NGC AWARD : Best Presented Set
Competitive Set : GREAT BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1838-1901, Circulation Issue, (VICTORIA)
NGC Expert Comments:
This collection features the gold half sovereign (ten shillings) series of Queen Victoria, who still holds the record as longest-reigning British monarch. The owner presents a history of the sovereign and its half unit as coins of the realm, as well as a biography of Victoria herself. Each coin is illustrated and described fully, including it aesthetic qualities and provenance, when known. While the collection is still a work in progress, some of its current highlights include 1847 (NGC MS 64), 1852 (NGC MS 65), 1863 without die number (NGC MS 64) and 1883 (NGC MS 64).
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1844
(Marsh 418; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINT: Royal Mint
MINTAGE: 1,127,007
RATING: R (M.Marsh).
1844 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 66
NGC 2062769-007
A tremendously alluring example of this Victoria's Type A1 half-sovereign. This superb GEM reveals impeccable detail up to the highest point, with the whole of the surfaces sheathed in silk and a layer of anticked patination that delicately covers both sides. The portrait of Victoria is outstanding, with each wave of her hair fully rendered and crisp, and a quick rotation reveals ample reflectivity that shimmers throughout the fields. The reverse design is truly enviable in its boldness and intense luster, retaining an as-struck appearance. Choice so fine, and in a certified realm of its own making.
Definitely this coin is the crown jewel of this collection, for its pedigree, its quality and condition rarity.
Pedigree : D. Moore Collection. Assembled over four decades, the collector relied on atypical but precise criteria. To be considered for the collection, each coin needed to be the very best quality available for the issue and possess exceptional eye appeal. The results of his connoisseurship are remarkable in that each coin in the collection can be appreciated individually for its beauty and rarity.
Pedigreed to this world class collection adds to allure of this high grade piece.
NGC: One of the most significant condition rarity half-sovereigns; the sole finest example certified by full two grades higher than the runner-up examples.
NGC : Price Guide Plate Coin.
Ex. Heritage Auction # 3051, New York, 9 January 2017, lot 32195.
EVENTS IN HISTORY
www.onthisday.com/events/date/1844
February 27, 1844: Dominican Republic gains independence from Haiti (National Day).
June 6, 1844 : Event of Interest; Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) formed by George Williams in London.
June 15, 1844 : Historic Invention; Charles Goodyear patents the vulcanization of rubber.
September 28, 1844 : Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden.
November 6, 1844 : Spain grants Dominican Republic independence.
December 4, 1844 : Election of Interest; James Knox Polk elected 11th US President.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1845 G.britain |
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NGC VF 35 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1845
(Marsh 419; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINT: Royal Mint
MINTAGE: 887,526
RATING: R3 (M.Marsh).
1845 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN VF35
NGC 2827523-001
An extremely rare coin indeed!
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1846 G.britain |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1846
(Marsh 420; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 1,063,928
RATING: R (M.Marsh).
1846 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 64
NGC 2779081-010
An exceptional example of this Victoria's Type A1 half-sovereign.
Boldly struck with clean surfaces and blazing luster.
NGC: Pop 1, second finest.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1847 G.britain |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1847
(Marsh 421; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 928,656
RATING: R (M.Marsh).
1847 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 64
NGC 3704320-003
Another exceptional example of this Victoria's Type A1 half-sovereign.
Choice uncirculated with lively cartwheel lustre, bold strike and clean surfaces. Rare thus.
* It is noted in the Terner collection sale that it took Dr Terner 20 years to find a top-grade 1847 Half-sovereign.
Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg Auction #75, lot 3316, 25 September 2013.
NGC: Single finest of only two been certified.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1848/7 G.britain Ex RICHLYN COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1848/7
(Marsh 422A , S-3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: Not Known.
RATING: R4 (M.Marsh).
1848/7 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 64
NGC 4219982-001
A glistering example with classic yellow-gold surfaces and a few minor condition issues
that preclude the GEM designation.
Extremely rare 1848 variety ( R4 ). Overdate 8 over 7.
The overdate is readily apparent, even to the unaided eye, and adds another layer of
interest to this already alluring specimen.
M.Marsh, Second Edition 2004, pages 46 and 47, Plates 9 and 10 ( Pictures of the overdate ).
Conditionally rare and scarce at this level of preservation.
NGC: Single finest.
From the RichLyn collection.
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1/2SOV 1849 G.britain Ex D.MOORE COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF- SOVEREIGN 1849
(Marsh 423; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 845,112
RATING: R (M.Marsh).
1849 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 65
NGC 2062940-004
Outstanding coin, one of the rarer Victoria issues in GEM condition with none certified finer by NGC or PCGS.
Resplendent and choice, with classically toned golden surfaces and full luster that easily gleams from across the fields. Rather bold in strike and visually engaging at every turn, with undeniable eye appeal.
From the D.Moore Collection. Assembled over four decades, the collector relied on atypical but precise criteria. To be considered for the collection, each coin needed to be the very best quality available for the issue and possess exceptional eye appeal. The results of his connoisseurship are remarkable in that each coin in the collection can be appreciated individually for its beauty and rarity.
NGC: A conditional rarity, the sole finest example certified by full two grades higher than the runner-up examples.
Ex. Heritage Signature Auction # 3051, New York, January 2017, lot 32197.
NGC : Single finest.
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1/2SOV 1850 G.britain |
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NGC MS 63 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF- SOVEREIGN 1850
(Marsh 424; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 179,275
RATING: R3 (M.Marsh).
1850 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 63
NGC 3925701-106
A beautiful coin with the detail throughout the Queen's portrait as bold as can be
and the reverse shield retaining an as-struck appearance. The whole of the surfaces both sides covered with shimmering luster.
One of the key coins of the collection.
NGC Pop 1 with one grading higher.
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1/2SOV 1851 G.britain |
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PCGS MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF- SOVEREIGN 1851
(Marsh 425; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 773,575
RATING: S (M.Marsh).
1851 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 65+
PCGS Gold Shield 27942078
An absolute GEM, features a solid strike and immense luster radiating throughout.
Highest graded across both NGC and PCGS.
Stacks&Bowers Auction - Section A, Lot # 20321, 15 January 2021.
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1/2SOV 1852 G.britain |
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NGC MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF- SOVEREIGN 1852
(Marsh 426; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 1.377.671.
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1852 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 65
NGC 1878934-001
Outstanding coin, one of the nicest of Victoria's Type A1 half-sovereigns.
Gem UNC with satiny luster, sharp strike and lovely color to the gold.
ex Heritage Signature Auction # 3014, Rosemont, April 2011, lot 24230.
NGC: Pop 2 with none grading higher.
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1/2SOV 1853 G.britain |
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NGC MS 63 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF- SOVEREIGN 1853
(Marsh 427; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 2,708,796
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1853 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 63+
NGC 2814721-001
A beautiful coin with the detail throughout the Queen's portrait as bold as can be
and the reverse shield retaining an as-struck appearance. The whole of the surfaces
both sides covered with shimmering luster.
Conservated by NCS.
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1/2SOV 1855 G.britain |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) head, Type A1 (without die number) 1855 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN
(Marsh 429; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 1,120,362
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1855 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 63
NGC 2781545-005
Choice UNC, very well struck with original luster and bright gold color.
NGC: Pop 2 with only one other graded MS64.
ex GK Coins, purchased 10 October 2013.
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1/2SOV 1856 G.britain Ex CARANETT COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
GT.BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) head, Type A1 (without die number) 1856 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN
(Marsh 430; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 2.391.909.
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1856 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 64
NGC 1878268-020
An absolutely gorgeous Victorian half-sovereign with its brightness immediately captivating; somewhere between satin and reflecting luster.
The fields positively beaming with the devices slightly frosted in contrast.
Hints of deep orange tone gleam subtly in the recesses.
Some slight double striking is evident in the legend under magnification.
In an old NGC holder.
Ex Caranett Collection.
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