1897 (KM 5)
the Shilling struck from a rusted obverse die with raised rust spots
Some light hairlines and nicks both sides
daughter of Neptune and Themisto
Victoria 1877 Half-Sovereign die no. 102, unlisted die number in Marsh & Bull 1897 (KM 5)Victoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1877, die number 102 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. 95g (Hill 452; Bull 1283; S. 3860D). Toned though probably once cleaned, with surface marks, very fine, the die number not listed in