Victoria 1887 Half-Sovereign, London, hooked JEB, DISH L503, R5 to commemorate the 400th anniversary

to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare

One small rim split

Theodosius II (AD 402-450)

to upper right of exergue for designer Benedetto Pistrucci (Hill T71

Minor deposit on edge

Victoria 1887 Half-Sovereign, London, hooked JEB, DISH L503, R5 to commemorate the 400th anniversaryVictoria (1837 1901), gold Half Sovereign, 1887, 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, 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 high shield of arms, date below either side of bottom of frame, legend