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.