Victoria 1891 Gold Half-Sovereign Low Shield With JEB DISH Unrecorded Single Finest PCGS MS62 - R6 - Exceedingly Rare. Single Finest Graded
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold Half-Sovereign, 1891. London. Low Shield With JEB DISH Unrecorded. R6 - Exceedingly Rare. Single Finest Graded (PCGS and NGC).
Crowned and veiled Jubilee bust facing left; with JEB on truncation; inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRIT: REGINA F: D:. / Low, crowned and embellished shield-of-arms; date in exergue; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.
An exceedingly rare variety, designated R6 in the latest edition of The Gold Sovereign by Steve Hill, and the single finest example graded across PCGS and NGC. Until recently, the 1891 London Low Shield Half-Sovereign with JEB initials was known from just one specimen and remained unrecorded in the definitive DISH reference by David Iverson and Steve Hill. Its discovery attracted considerable attention within the numismatic community, with both authors discussing its significance in Coin News. The variety has since received formal recognition as Marsh-480B.
The previously offered example, graded PCGS AU53, sold for over £2,000 including fees in October 2025. The present coin, graded PCGS MS62, is the second known example and the first recorded in Mint State, considerably surpassing the earlier specimen in preservation. One of only two examples presently known, it offers an important opportunity to acquire the finest graded specimen of a newly recognised rarity in Victoria’s Half-Sovereign series.
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS62 , certification number 61228126.
PCGS population in this grade: 1, single finest graded.
Reference: Bull-unlisted; DISH-unlisted; KM-unlisted; Marsh-480B [R6]; S-unlisted
Weight: 3.99g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)
Diameter: 19mm.
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.
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UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold Half-Sovereign, 1891. London. Low Shield With JEB DISH Unrecorded. R6 - Exceedingly Rare. Single Finest Graded (PCGS and NGC).
Crowned and veiled Jubilee bust facing left; with JEB on truncation; inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRIT: REGINA F: D:. / Low, crowned and embellished shield-of-arms; date in exergue; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.
An exceedingly rare variety, designated R6 in the latest edition of The Gold Sovereign by Steve Hill, and the single finest example graded across PCGS and NGC. Until recently, the 1891 London Low Shield Half-Sovereign with JEB initials was known from just one specimen and remained unrecorded in the definitive DISH reference by David Iverson and Steve Hill. Its discovery attracted considerable attention within the numismatic community, with both authors discussing its significance in Coin News. The variety has since received formal recognition as Marsh-480B.
The previously offered example, graded PCGS AU53, sold for over £2,000 including fees in October 2025. The present coin, graded PCGS MS62, is the second known example and the first recorded in Mint State, considerably surpassing the earlier specimen in preservation. One of only two examples presently known, it offers an important opportunity to acquire the finest graded specimen of a newly recognised rarity in Victoria’s Half-Sovereign series.
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS62 , certification number 61228126.
PCGS population in this grade: 1, single finest graded.
Reference: Bull-unlisted; DISH-unlisted; KM-unlisted; Marsh-480B [R6]; S-unlisted
Weight: 3.99g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)
Diameter: 19mm.
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT.
A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
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