Owner Comments:
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (large) head with narrow hair ribbon, Type A4, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1878.
(Marsh 453; S 3860E).
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial witin 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: 2,317,506
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1878 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 64
NGC : 2776090-001
A choice example with strong strike, clear surfaces and blazing luster.
Ex GK Coins Ltd, Mayfair, London, purchased 18 May 2012. Self submitted.
NGC Pop 1 with one grading higher.