HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. Proof AV Half Sovereign (19mm, 3.99 g, 6h). Young Head coinage. London mint. Dated 1853.

Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots
Lot: 1357. Estimated: $ 10 000

British, Gold

Sold For $ 22 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. Proof AV Half Sovereign (19mm, 3.99 g, 6h). Young Head coinage. London mint. Dated 1853. Head left, with hair tied in fillet / Crowned coat-of-arms. Edge: straight grained. W&R 347; Marsh 427B; MCE 575; SCBC 3859. In NGC encapsulation 4745877-007, graded PF 64+ Cameo. Brilliant fields. Very rare.

From the G.W.K. Roberts Collection, purchased from Seaby, August 1972.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots will be held Wednesday afternoon, 15 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.