Owner Comments:
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (large) head, Type A2 (without die number) 1859 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN
(Marsh 433; 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: 2.203.813.
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1859 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS64
A superb coin, with full strike.
The fields with reflective luster and the devices slightly frosted in contrast
give a beautiful proof-like appearance.