Owner Comments:
BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (large) Head, Type A2 without die number GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1861 (Marsh 435; S 3859A).
OBVERSE: Young head of Queen (larger than Type A1) facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom within a garnished shield surmounted by a crown.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 1,130,867.
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1861 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS65
NGC : 1878275-004
A stunning specimen with abundant luster and pristine devices.
Slightly clashed dies on the reverse leaving the incuse corner of Victoria's neck to the top right of the shield, in no way detracting from the eye appeal of this gorgeous gem.
The whole of the surfaces exhibits a high degree of quality that positions this gem as the finest certified across both NGC and PCGS to date.
NGC: A conditional rarity, the sole finest example certified by full two grades higher than the runner-up examples.
Ex Caranett Collection.