Victoria 1890 Jubilee head Half-Sovereign London DISH L512 IEB low shield six pointed star to right

six pointed star to right of cross

short of flan otherwise very fine and very rare

outer beaded circle at rim

otherwise attractively toned good extremely fine and scarce

arms of the state supported by lion and elephant

Victoria 1890 Jubilee head Half-Sovereign London DISH L512 IEB low shield six pointed star to rightVictoria (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