gold proof Fifty-Pence struck in 22 carat gold
John Farecloth
fourth laureate head right
12h (Göbl MK -)
Devanagari legend in right field Sri Lanka Vibhu (fortunate lord of Sri Lanka)
Victoria 1863 Sovereign, shield reverse, no die number gold proof Fifty-Pence struck inVictoria (1837 1901),gold Sovereign, 1863, doubled 18 in date, second young filleted head left, W. W. incuse on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA,rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, laurel wreath surrounding, emblems below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, weight 7. 97g (Bentley 96; Marsh 46; S. 3852D). Toned on reverse,