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Description

Victoria gold Half Sovereign 1894, S3878, Old or Veiled Head, MS64 PCGS, not a date seen very often in this kind of condition, a Very Choice UNC with beautiful satiny luster and old-time gold color, sharp as can be except on the high points of the horseman; a couple of diebreaks connect from the rim to the portrait on obverse. Probably the best 1894 half sovereign we have encountered. Ex Terner Collection noted on grading insert.
From the Guilford Courthouse Collection.

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 19.30mm
Weight: 3.994g
AGW: 0.1177oz
Mintage: 3,795,000


More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2010
12th-16th Thursday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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Sold on Aug 16, 2010 for: $805.00
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