Victoria 1878 Half-Sovereign die no. 44, unlisted die number in Marsh and Bull silver Proof Half-Rupee in the

silver Proof Half-Rupee in the name of 'Shah 'Alam II (AH 1173-1221/1759-1806)

Usual patina of light corrosion

VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REG: F:D: rev

Bull EGC 679

35g (KM 80)

Victoria 1878 Half-Sovereign die no. 44, unlisted die number in Marsh and Bull silver Proof Half-Rupee in theVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1878, die number 44 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:, 3. 94g (Hill 453; Bull 1285; S. 3860D). Toned with surface marks, very fine, the die number not listed in Marsh or Bull, rare.