Victoria (1837‑1901), Proof Halfcrown, 1893, old veiled bust left, T.B. initials below truncation for designer Thomas Brock, toothed borders surrounding, reads VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REG. Rev, crowned quartered spade shaped shield of arms, within Order of the Garter, date at bottom, reads FID DEF IND IMP in upper half, HALF CROWN in lower half, edge milled (S.3938; Bull.2779; ESC 727). Mauve cabinet toning, the fields free from any surface markings. As struck.