Victoria 1887 Half-Sovereign, London, MS64, DISH L508, ex Peh collection

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Half-Sovereign, 1887, London, Tower Hill Mint, Golden Jubilee style bust facing left, designed by J Edgar Boehm, small crown and veil on head, pearl earring with pearl necklace, angled imperfect J type J.E.B. truncation variety, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. struck en medaille, crowned quartered high shield of arms, date below either side of bottom of frame, legend commences lower left with toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, edge milled (DISH L508; Hill 478F; S.3869). Lightly toned with some light surface marks, has been graded by PCGS as MS64.