Victoria 1887 Jubilee head Half-Sovereign Melbourne DISH M504 hooked J R4 weak face but bolder in

weak face but bolder in other parts and fully readable

all within wreath

surrounded by treasure and beaded circles with Latin legend and date in Roman numerals

A pleasing coin with plenty of mint brilliance

a superb example and a rarer die combination

Victoria 1887 Jubilee head Half-Sovereign Melbourne DISH M504 hooked J R4 weak face but bolder inVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1887 M, Melbourne Mint, Australia, Golden Jubilee style bust facing left, designed by J Edgar Boehm, small crown and veil on head, pearl earring with pearl necklace, J. E. B. initials spread and raised on truncation with hooked J, arranged in a straight line along the juncture of the truncation and the field, with the final stop just intruding the field below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding,