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 AU58, rare.
NGC Certification 8368661-005
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."
