1884 Half Sovereign Victoria London Mint Gold Coin

Historic London Mint gold 1884 Half Sovereign - type 1C with fifth type Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse.

This enduring effigy, originally engraved by William Wyon, depicts a youthful, uncrowned Victoria. The bust is paired with the classic crowned and quartered shield reverse, attributed to Jean Baptiste Merlen, with an inscription that reads 'BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:'.

• The cross on the crown above the garnished shield intrudes on the border teeth
• Part of a calendar year mintage of 1,121,600 Half Sovereigns struck at the Royal Mint
• 22-carat gold coin with milled edge and no mintmark below the shield

S 3861, Marsh 458