*RARE* NGC AU50 1890 Victoria Jubilee Gold Half Sovereign Shieldback- Low Shield

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Half-Sovereign, 1890, low shield, Jubilee style, bust facing left, designed by J. Edgar Boehm, small crown and veil on head, plain truncation, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, low shield, date below either side of bottom, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: (DISH L511 R; Hill 479A R; Bull EGC 1363; M.C.E.608; S.3869D). Toned, slabbed and graded by NGC as AU50, rare.

NGC Certification 8368661-004

Rated R - RARE in Marsh/ Hill guide

Calendar year mintage 339,903

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."