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JI33313
Victoria 1893 Half-Sovereign Melbourne Mint AU55, DISH M507, Ex Iverson
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Victoria (1837-1901), gold Half-Sovereign, 1893 M, Melbourne Mint, Australia, Golden Jubilee style bust facing left, designed by J Edgar Boehm, small crown and veil on head, pearl earring with pearl necklace, I.E.B. initials close together raised on truncation with imperfect J, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. struck en medaille, crowned quartered low shield of arms, date below more spread out either side of bottom of frame, mint mark letter M directly below frame at border teeth, legend commences lower left with toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: edge milled, weight 3.96g (DISH M507; Hill 484; S.3870B). Toned with some light wear and surface marks, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU55.
NGC Certification 6945986-001
Mintage 110,024.
The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the grace of God," on obverse and as "Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith" on the reverse.
Provenance:
Ex David Iverson Collection - plate coin in "The Jubilee Head Gold Half Sovereign 1887-1893" by David Iverson, Edited by Steve Hill, published and still available on request from Sovereign Rarities.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
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What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
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