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MS 61 | UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold half-sovereign, 1891. London. No JEB Low shield DISH L513.
After a break in half sovereign production 1888-1889, this recommenced in 1890 and continued in 1891 but at less than half the mintage, 1,087,884 in 1891. Until recently, all of these were presumed to be without JEB and of the lower shield type, however the high shield type has since been confirmed to exist.
Crowned and veiled Jubilee bust facing left; no JEB on truncation; inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRIT: REGINA F: D:. / Lower, crowned and embellished shield-of-arms; wide date in exergue; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 61, certification number 2116763-050.
NGC Census in this grade: 4.
NGC Census in higher grade: 5
Total NGC Census: 25
Reference: Marsh-480A; S-3869D; DISH-L513
Mintage: 1,087,884.
Diameter: 19.3 mm.
Weight: 3.99 g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)
Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.
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Gold half-sovereign, 1891. London. No JEB Low shield DISH L513.
After a break in half sovereign production 1888-1889, this recommenced in 1890 and continued in 1891 but at less than half the mintage, 1,087,884 in 1891. Until recently, all of these were presumed to be without JEB and of the lower shield type, however the high shield type has since been confirmed to exist.
Crowned and veiled Jubilee bust facing left; no JEB on truncation; inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRIT: REGINA F: D:. / Lower, crowned and embellished shield-of-arms; wide date in exergue; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 61, certification number 2116763-050.
NGC Census in this grade: 4.
NGC Census in higher grade: 5
Total NGC Census: 25
Reference: Marsh-480A; S-3869D; DISH-L513
Mintage: 1,087,884.
Diameter: 19.3 mm.
Weight: 3.99 g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)
Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.