Victoria 1887-M Half-Sovereign, Melbourne, hooked J, DISH M506, R4 EQVESTER / OR - DO

EQVESTER / OR - DO / PRINCIPI / IVVENT in four lines

cruder lettering

RICARDx DIx GRAx REX AnGLx Z FRAn

King standing in ship with upright sword and quartered shield

K on truncation

Victoria 1887-M Half-Sovereign, Melbourne, hooked J, DISH M506, R4 EQVESTER / OR - DOVictoria (1837 1901),gold Half Sovereign, 1887, Australia, Melbourne Mint, Golden Jubilee style bust facing left, designed by J Edgar Boehm, small crown and veil on head, pearl earring with pearl necklace, J. E. B. initials close together raised on truncation with hooked J, 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, mint mark