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.