Owner Comments:
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (large) head, Type A3 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1872
(Marsh 447; S 3860D).
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial within 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:
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1872 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 64
A glowing UNC with a strong strike for the issue, semi proof- like surfaces and considerable remaining luster.
ex Heritage Auction # 3038, lot 35010, Dallas, Jan.13, 2015.
NGC Pop 1 with none grading higher.