1. LEGAL TENDER COINS IN CYPRUS UNDER BRITISH ADMINISTRATION, 1879-1959
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
Item Description: |
1/2SOV 1856 G.britain |
Full Grade: |
NGC MS 63 |
Owner: |
TMS Coins |
Owner Comments:
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) head, Type A1 (without die number) 1856 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN
(Marsh 430; 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: 2.391.909.
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1856 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 63
NGC 2758333-003
Choice UNC, very well struck with original luster and bright gold color.
NGC: Pop 2 with only one other graded MS64.