57g (BCW RS-2A/a1
seemingly the handiwork of Erebald of Carlisle and reminiscent of the cross border EDEN Mint reading pieces of the Edinburgh Mint of David II
no example was present in the Bentley Collection and this is the first time we have ever stocked an example
Rich tone with hues of magenta
Victoria 1891-S Half-Sovereign, Sydney, DISH S509, ex Iverson 57g (BCW RS-2A/a1Victoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1891 S, Sydney Mint, Australia, Golden Jubilee style bust facing left, designed by J Edgar Boehm, small crown and veil on head, pearl earring with pearl necklace, I. E. B. initials close together raised on truncation with imperfect J, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. struck en medaille, crowned quartered high shield of arms, S and date below more spread out either side of