otherwise extremely fine and a rarer type
SNG ANS 234 (this obverse die))
cruder lettering
EQVESTER / OR - DO / PRINCIPI / IVVENT in four lines
RICARDx DIx GRAx REX AnGLx Z FRAn
Victoria 1887-M Half-Sovereign, Melbourne, hooked J, DISH M506, R4 otherwise extremely fine and aVictoria (1837 1901),gold Half Sovereign, 1887, Australia, Melbourne Mint, Golden Jubilee style bust facing left, designed by J Edgar Boehm, small crown and veil on head, pearl earring with pearl necklace, J. E. B. initials close together raised on truncation with hooked J, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA,rev. struck en medaille, crowned quartered low shield of arms, date below either side of bottom of frame, mint mark