Watch List notes:

(g) Victoria (1837-1901), Type IA, 'Shieldback' Half-Sovereign, 1855, London, first small young head left, rev. crowned garnished shield, edge milled, 3.98g, 7h (MCE 577; Marsh 429; Spink 3859), die flaw through the 8 in date, with the deftest of contact marks, yet lustrous and with a pleasing tone, near extremely fine.

Estimate: £220 - £280