Victoria 1877 Half-Sovereign die no. 102, unlisted die number in Marsh & Bull variety with two extra pellets

variety with two extra pellets on reverse

edge milled (WR 363

the Shilling struck from a rusted obverse die with raised rust spots

scarce die number for this very rare issue

otherwise about very fine and a very rare date for the denomination

Victoria 1877 Half-Sovereign die no. 102, unlisted die number in Marsh & Bull variety with two extra pelletsVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1877, die number 102 on reverse, second young head left, type A3, date below, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms in frame, die number below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, 3. 95g (Hill 452; Bull 1283; S. 3860D). Toned though probably once cleaned, with surface marks, very fine, the die number not listed in