Victoria 1893 Jubilee head Half Sovereign London DISH L518 rare reverse with patch of tone

reverse with patch of tone otherwise with considerable lustre

linear and beaded circles and legend surrounding

laureate and cuirassed bust left

Beautiful old cabinet tone with iridescence

Victoria 1893 Jubilee head Half Sovereign London DISH L518 rare reverse with patch of toneVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1893, 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, plain truncation variety, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, rev. struck en medaille, crowned quartered low shield of arms, date below either side of bottom of frame, legend commences lower left with toothed border