*R3 V.RARE* NGC Graded 1845 Gold Half Sovereign - Valued @ £5,000 in Marsh Guide

One of only a few known examples - Extremely Rare date

Victoria (1837-1901),gold Half-Sovereign, 1845, first young head left, type A1, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev.crowned quartered shield of arms in frame, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: (Hill 419 R3; Bull EGC 1237 R3; MCE.567; S.3859).Toned with wear and surface marks, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as VF20 and a very rare date.

NGC certification 8368596-011.

Valued in the 2024 Marsh/ Hill guide at £5,000

One of only 9 graded NGC examples in existence!

The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse as "Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."

This purchase includes a bundle of 1g Valcambi Silver Bars