1/2 Sovereign - Victoria Pattern

€315,052.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1884
TypePattern
Value1/2 Sovereign
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight3.57 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBroad mature bust to left, crowned and veiled.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVICTORIA DEI GRA 1884
(Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionStar of Garter surrounded by crowned cruciform shields of England, Ireland and Scotland, sceptres in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITT REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR
(Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1884  - only 1-2 specimens known -
Catalog ID3869198310
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