What is a 1899 half-sovereign worth?
from £319.59 3,361,881 British half sovereigns were issued by The Royal Mint in London in 1899. There were 97,221 were issued by Melbourne Mint. These circulation coins have a nominal value of 10 shillings (half a pound).
How can you tell a half sovereign?
Both have a face value, qualifying them as legal tender in the UK, with the larger coin featuring a £1 value, and the half Sovereign 50p. The half sovereign goes by that name since it is half the weight of a full sovereign, and has half the gold content. The face value of the half-sovereign is also half a pound.
How much is a 1889 sovereign worth?
| Date | Mint | Price $ |
|---|---|---|
| 1889 | L | $600 |
| 1889 | M | $615 |
| 1889 | S | $635 |
| 1889 | * | $530 |
What is the difference between a sovereign and half sovereign?
Differences in size and weight A full gold Sovereign coin is about the size of a one pence piece and weighs 7.98g, while the half Sovereign is closer to the old halfpenny size and weighs 3.99g. The half sovereign goes by that name since it is half the weight of a full sovereign, and has half the gold content.
How much is a 1888 gold sovereign worth?
| Date | Mint | Price $ |
|---|---|---|
| 1888 | L | $615 |
| 1888 | M | $600 |
| 1888 | S | $575 |
| 1888 | * | $570 |
Which gold Half Sovereign is the most valuable?
Of the commonly traded and readily available bullion Gold Sovereigns, the Young Head Victoria tends to be the most valuable with prices around £300 each. Proof and rarer modern Sovereigns can also fetch higher prices like the Elizabeth II third head which trades around £400.
What was the size of the 1896 half sovereign coin?
Half Sovereign 1896, Coin from United Kingdom (demonetised 1971) A gold coin (19 mm diameter with plain edge) featuring a crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left, veiled and draped, wearing ribbon and Star of Garter; around VICTORIA .
When did the Victoria old head sovereigns come out?
There were three main obverse (head) designs, and two reverse designs. The old head, also known as veiled or widow head, was produced from 1893 to 1901 inclusive. All Victoria Old Head sovereigns from 1893 to 1901 share the same obverse (head) design.
Where was the gold sovereign issued in 1899?
In 1899, The Royal Mint in London, and the Australian mints in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, all issued sovereigns. You can visit our Mints & Mintmarks page for further information. As with many older sovereigns, availability can be quite variable, particularly in better condition.
Who is on the reverse of the Australian sovereign?
The reverse is the familiar St. George & Dragon design originally engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci about 1817. In 1899, The Royal Mint in London, and the Australian mints in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, all issued sovereigns. You can visit our Mints & Mintmarks page for further information.
Half Sovereign 1896, Coin from United Kingdom (demonetised 1971) A gold coin (19 mm diameter with plain edge) featuring a crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left, veiled and draped, wearing ribbon and Star of Garter; around VICTORIA .
There were three main obverse (head) designs, and two reverse designs. The old head, also known as veiled or widow head, was produced from 1893 to 1901 inclusive. All Victoria Old Head sovereigns from 1893 to 1901 share the same obverse (head) design.
Who was the creator of the gold sovereign of 1896?
The reverse is the familiar St. George & Dragon design originally engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci about 1817. In 1896, The Royal Mint in London, and the Australian mints in Melbourne and Sydney, all issued sovereigns. You can visit our Mints & Mintmarks page for further information.
