Victoria 1842 Half-Sovereign, third year of issue, first young head

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1842, first young head left, type A1, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms in frame, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: weight 4.01g (Hill. 416; Bull EGC 1234; S.3859). Toned with underlying brilliance, some light surface marks, short hairline scratch to upper right of date, extremely fine.