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KI39859

Victoria 1887 Half-Sovereign, London, plain truncation, DISH L501, high shield

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Half-Sovereign, 1887, London, Tower Hill Mint, Golden Jubilee style bust facing left, designed by J Edgar Boehm, small crown and veil on head, pearl earring with pearl necklace, plain truncation variety, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered high shield of arms, date below either side of bottom of frame, legend commences lower left with toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 4.00g (DISH L501; Hill 478; Bull EGC 1352; S.3869C).Toned, a few short hairline scratches and marks in obverse field, a bold very fine and scarce.

Mintage c.10,188.

The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the grace of God," on obverse and as "Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith" on the reverse.

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