PF65 | Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Halfcrown, 1893, older crowned and veiled bust left, T.B. initials below truncation for designer Thomas Brock, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA. DEI. GRA. BRITT. REG., rev. crowned quartered spade shaped shield of arms, within Order of the Garter, date at bottom, legend surrounding, .FID. DEF. IND. IMP. in upper half, HALF CROWN in lower half (Bull 2779, ESC 727, Davies 663, S.3938; KM.782). Attractively toned, has been graded by NGC as PF65.

NGC Certification 2822101-001.

The abbreviated Latin legend translates as "Victoria, by the grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India."

Provenance:
Ex Dix Noonan and Webb, 12th June 2018, lot 710.

(£600-£800)