Victoria 1873 Half-Sovereign die no. 157, die number unlisted in Marsh & Bull a little uneven in shape

a little uneven in shape with slight doubling evident

Moneyer Arngrim

moneyer Berhtelm

crowned R to right

thistle at left and shamrock at right

Victoria 1873 Half-Sovereign die no. 157, die number unlisted in Marsh & Bull a little uneven in shapeVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1873, die number 157 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:, weight 3. 93g (Hill 448; Bull EGC 1279; S. 3860D). Toned with surface marks, hairline scratch by date, Fine, reverse better, the die