2. GEMs, HIGH END, & CONDITION RARITIES OF SOVEREIGNS AND HALF-SOVEREIGNS

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901
Item Description: 1/2SOV 1860 G.britain
Full Grade: NGC MS 63
Owner: TMS Coins

Owner Comments:

GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (large) head, Type A2 (without die number) 1860 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN
(Marsh 434; S 3859A).

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: 1,131,500
RATING: N (M.Marsh).

1860 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 63
NGC 4241103-007

Attractive coin with soft golden radiance which swirls on the surfaces of well center strike.
Ex Heritage Auction # 3057, lot No. 33284, 12 Sept. 2017.

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