Lot 1336
Great Britain. Half Sovereign, 1893. Victoria Old Head. S-3878; Fr-397; KM-784. A common type, made in large numbers for commercial purposes, to be spent a century ago for goods and services. Most certainly were, although not for too long as the end of the gold-standard in Great Britain was only some 25 years away. Finding nice examples of this coin today is not so easy as it sounds, not when you apply the tough grading standards used by this grading service. What many call "Choice BU" for uncertified coins are generally far, far distant from this coin in quality. Gem BU, lovely gold color, and a super-sharp strike! PCGS graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $250 - 400.
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| Realized $449 |
