GT. BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1817-2017 COMPLETE CIRCULATION ISSUES.
1844


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Set Details
Origin/Country: GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
Design Description: QUEEN VICTORIA, YOUNG HEAD (Small) Ex D. MOORE COLLECTION
Item Description: 1/2SOV 1844 G.britain VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD (Small), Ex D.MOORE COLLECTION (M.Marsh 418)
Grade: NGC MS 66
Owner: TMS Coins
 
Winning Set: GT. BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1817-2017 COMPLETE CIRCULATION ISSUES.
Date Added: 1/10/2017
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

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, retaining an as-struck appearance. Choice so fine, and in a certified realm of its own making.
From the D. Moore Collection. Pedigreed to this world class collection adds to allure of this high grade piece.
Definitely this coin is the crown jewel of this collection, for its pedigree, its quality and condition rarity.
Ex. Heritage Auction # 3051, New York, 9 January 2017, lot 32195.
NGC: Single finest for the date.

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