Victoria 1873 Half-Sovereign die no. 265, unlisted die number in Marsh & Bull Zeus Labraundos advancing right

Zeus Labraundos advancing right

The Battle of Lepanto

breaks inner beaded circle surrounding

VIRTVS EXERCI-TVS ROMANORVM

issued at Thirty Pence in 20 carat gold

Victoria 1873 Half-Sovereign die no. 265, unlisted die number in Marsh & Bull Zeus Labraundos advancing rightVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1873, die number 265 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. 96g (Marsh 448; Bull 1279; S. 3860D). Toned with surface marks, almost very fine, the die number not listed in Marsh or Bull, rare.