UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold Half-Sovereign, 18...

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UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold Half-Sovereign, 1892. London. No JEB Low shield DISH L516.
The production of half-sovereigns was held back for several years to steer the public towards increased use of silver coins. The Double-florin was introduced to help in this process. However, by 1892 it stood clear that the half-sovereign was irreplaceable as it was much needed in trade and very popular with the public. The production of Double-florin coins was halted and a large number of half-sovereigns were struck: 13,680,486.
Crowned and veiled Jubilee bust facing left; no JEB on truncation; inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRIT: REGINA F: D:. / Lower, crowned and embellished shield-of-arms; date in exergue; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS62 , certification number 42588457.

PCGS population in this grade: 2, equal-finest graded.
Reference: Marsh-481A; S-3869D; DISH-L516
Mintage: 13,680,486.
Diameter: 19.3 mm.
Weight: 3.99 g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.

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