½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

Name: ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1980–1984 Denom½ Sovereign Mintage86,700 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£390.19

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1980–1984
Denomination	½ Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	86,700
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Half Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	3.990g
Diameter	19.3mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.1283

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £390.19

Premium over melt £90.81

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Market Value

£489.00

Volume-weighted average across 6 verified sales in 3 grades.

Grade range £460 – £550

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Last sale 3 months ago View price history →

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	PR-65	£481.00 🔒 listed	–	–	£461.20 – £542.20	4	4	21-04-2026
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	PR-69	£460.00 🔒 listed	–	–	£460.00 – £460.00	1	1	14-02-2026
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	PR-70	£550.00 🔒	–	–	£550.00 – £550.00	1	1	20-01-2026
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