thistle at left and shamrock at right
a little uneven in shape with slight doubling evident
otherwise attractively toned and extremely fine
91g (RIC VIII
Moneyer Arngrim
Victoria 1873 Half-Sovereign die no. 157, die number unlisted in Marsh & Bull thistle at left and shamrockVictoria (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