*RARE* 1873 Gold 22ct Half Sovereign - Unrecorded Die 157 - £1500+ (Marsh guide valuation 2024)

Victoria 1873 Gold Young Head Half-Sovereign - Rare Unrecorded Die No. 157 and valued in 2024 at £1500 (MARSH/ HILL GOLD SOVEREIGN SERIES CATALOGUE), a fine addition to any collection!

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Half-Sovereign, 1873, die number 157 on reverse, second young head left, type A3, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms in frame, die number below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, weight 3.93g (Hill 448; Bull EGC 1279; S.3860D). Toned with surface marks, hairline scratch by date, Fine, reverse better, the die number not listed in Marsh or Bull, rare.

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."