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Victoria 1843 Half-Sovereign
Victoria (1837-1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1843, first young head left, type A1, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms in frame, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: weight 3.99g (Marsh 417; S.3859). Deep scratch in field before chin, reverse with patch of lighter scratches to right of shield, once cleaned, otherwise good very fine.
Calendar year Mintage 1,251,762
The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse as "Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."