Dark perhaps artificial tone
double struck with excess metal around rim
01g (Bentley 12
has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU details repaired
has been graded and slabbed by NGC as PF65
Victoria 1878 Half-Sovereign die no. 106, unlisted die number in Marsh and Bull Dark perhaps artificial toneVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1878, die number 106 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 453; Bull 1285; S. 3860D). Toned with surface marks, good fine, the die number not listed in Marsh or Bull, rare.