1870 Gold Half Sovereign Shield Back Course Beading NGC AU55
Obverse:
Young head of Victoria to left. Hair bound with double fillet and collected up into a knot behind. Date on field below truncation. The letters W.W. incuse on the bottom of the truncation. Legend Obverse: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA
Course beading type with no dot on Reverse, Marsh 445A Rarity 4. Super rare half sovereign in a lovely grade, Marsh states fewer than 11-20 examples known. Legend Reverse: BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID:DEF:
Reverse:
The Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom within a garnished shield, surmounted by a crown. A small flower stop appears in the field either side of the lower garnishing at the bottom of the crown. Die number appears below the bottom of the garnishing.
Condition:
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Graded by NGC International as Almost Uncirculated 55. Slight wear on less than 50% of the design. Full details. The equivalent of Almost EF in English grading terms.
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Reference: Marsh 445A | Mintage: N/K | Rating: Rare 4
Edge: Milled | Die Axis: Reverse | Type: Circulated | Mint: London
Weight: 3.99g | Diameter: 19.30mm | Fineness: 22ct | Gold Content: 0.1176 troy oz
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