Owner Comments:
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) head, Type A1 (without die number) 1857 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN
(Marsh 431; 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: 728,223
RATING: S (M.Marsh).
1857 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 64
NGC 4492524-002
Bright and beautiful with sharp strike and full shimmering luster.
Ex Atlas Numismatics, 28 March 2018.