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.