Victoria 1870 Half-Sovereign, die 41, no serif on 1, second young head three line inscription across lunettes

three line inscription across lunettes above and below

crowned cruciform Post-Union wide shields

crowned holding sword

pellet centred trefoils in spandrels

Cardinal-Duke of York

Victoria 1870 Half-Sovereign, die 41, no serif on 1, second young head three line inscription across lunettesVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1870 die number 41 on reverse, second larger young head left, type A2, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms in frame, tiny raised dot just above centre of shield on vertical dividing line, die number below, no top serif to 1, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: weight 3. 93g (Marsh 445; S. 3860). Toned, almost fine and rare.