Owner Comments:
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF- SOVEREIGN 1852
(Marsh 426; 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: 1.377.671.
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1852 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 65
NGC 1878934-001
Outstanding coin, one of the nicest of Victoria's Type A1 half-sovereigns.
Gem UNC with satiny luster, sharp strike and lovely color to the gold.
ex Heritage Signature Auction # 3014, Rosemont, April 2011, lot 24230.
NGC: Pop 2 with none grading higher.