Owner Comments:
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (large) head, Type A3 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1873
(Marsh 448; S 3860D).
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial within a garnished shield surmounted by a crown. Die number below shield. No dot.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 2,003,464
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1873 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 63
A very well struck up example with slight proof-like fields on both sides.
Ex Heritage Auction #3063, Lot #34928, January 17, 2018.