Victoria 1887 Half-Sovereign, London, MS64, DISH L508, ex Peh DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS

DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS

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Elizabeth II (1953- present)

larger lis in French arms

practically as struck with original case

Victoria 1887 Half-Sovereign, London, MS64, DISH L508, ex Peh DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOSVictoria (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