GT. BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1817-2017 COMPLETE CIRCULATION ISSUES.
1905


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Set Details
Origin/Country: GREAT BRITAIN 1902-70
Design Description:
Item Description: 1/2SOV 1905 G.britain
Grade: NGC MS 65
Owner: TMS Coins
 
Winning Set: GT. BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1817-2017 COMPLETE CIRCULATION ISSUES.
Date Added: 12/12/2016
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

GT. BRITAIN, KING EDWARD VII GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1905
(Marsh 508; S 3974B).

OBVERSE: Bare head of king facing right. The small letters De S (for De Saules) below the trancation in relief. REVERSE: St. George mounted with streamer flowing from helmet, slaying the dragon with sword. Date is shown below the exergue line.
ENGRAVERS and DESIGNERS: WHJ Blakemore, George William De Saules (1862-1903). Benedetto Pistruchi (1784-1855).
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE:3.023.993.
RATING: C (M.Marsh).

1905 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 65

Brilliant, essentially a GEM, with bright gold color, bold strike on perfect surfaces and shimmering luster.

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