Victoria 1890 Jubilee head Half-Sovereign London DISH L512 IEB low shield arms of the state supported

arms of the state supported by lion and elephant

An III (1791)

Philip II of Spain

Toned with an old "river" patina

otherwise attractively toned good extremely fine and scarce

Victoria 1890 Jubilee head Half-Sovereign London DISH L512 IEB low shield arms of the state supportedVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1890, London, Tower Hill Mint, Golden Jubilee style bust facing left, designed by J Edgar Boehm, small crown and veil on head, pearl earring with pearl necklace, I. E. B. initials close together raised on truncation with imperfect J, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. struck en medaille, crowned quartered low shield of arms, date below more spread out either side of bottom