The 1877 Half-Sovereign - VictoriaFourth Young Head Half-Sovereign of Queen Victoria. Type A4, hair ribbon is narrower than previously. Shield back. Die number 148 is shown on reverse. SCBC: 3860E.
Diameter is 19mm and weighs 3.898g.
The Young Head half-sovereigns (1838-1887) had quite a number of minor changes. 1877 Half-Sovereigns were also minted in Australia at the Sydney and Melbourne mints. Low grade coins are usually sold for bullion value.
The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, shows a crowned and garnished quartered shield of arms. Die number is below shield (in this case 148).
The Obverse shows a left-facing young-head portrait of Queen Victoria by William Wyon.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: 2,197,400 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1877
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Half-Sovereigns. See more Half-Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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