Uncommon: fewer than 10,000,000 minted. Sells often: 73 verified sales in the last 12 months.
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait (1980–1984)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1980–1984 |
| Denomination | ½ Sovereign |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 86,700 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Half Sovereign |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 3.990g · 0.1176 t oz |
| Diameter | 19.3mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and
Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II market value
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1980 to 1982 · median sold prices| Year | Mintage | Circulated | Uncirculated | Sales | |
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| 1980 | Not recorded | £436.98 (2) | £340.00 | 102 | |
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VF£12.50EF£28.00UNC£95.00
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| 1982 | 2,500,000 | £415.00 | £422.35 | 25 | |
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VF£12.50EF£28.00UNC£95.00
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One row for each year the ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait was struck. Prices are medians of verified sold listings matched to that year from the listing: circulated is worn condition up to Extremely Fine, uncirculated is About Uncirculated or better. A count in brackets means fewer than three sales behind the figure; a grey figure marked "type" is the median across every year, shown where that year has no sale of its own yet. Most types have been searched year by year only since October 2026, so later years are still filling in. Use the grade table below for a price by condition across all years.
Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II value by grade
Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| FDC | £400.00 🔒 | £220.00 | – | £110.00 – £400.00 | 1 | 9 | 07-03-2026 | |
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| UNC | £260.70 🔒 eBay | £350.75 (2) | – | £260.70 – £440.80 | 2 | 3 | 01-10-2026 | |
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| BU | £320.00 🔒 | £320.00 | – | £240.00 – £370.00 | 3 | 9 | 28-07-2026 | |
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| VF | £409.60 🔒 eBay | £414.70 | ▼0.1% | £382.00 – £618.70 | 20 | 20 | 14-10-2026 | |
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| AG | £413.66 🔒 | £413.66 (1) | – | £413.66 – £413.66 | 1 | 1 | 23-09-2026 | |
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| MS-67 | £249.10 🔒 | £249.10 (1) | – | £249.10 – £249.10 | 0 | 1 | 25-08-2024 | |
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| PR-65 | £430.00 🔒 eBay | £425.00 | – | £220.00 – £1,962.71 | 22 | 32 | 07-10-2026 | |
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| PR-67 | £212.12 🔒 | £212.12 (1) | – | £212.12 – £212.12 | 0 | 1 | 26-05-2024 | |
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| PR-68 | £430.00 🔒 | £270.00 | – | £226.47 – £430.00 | 1 | 3 | 24-03-2026 | |
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| PR-69 | £499.00 🔒 eBay | £479.50 | – | £260.00 – £586.34 | 6 | 11 | 17-06-2026 | |
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| PR-70 | £595.00 🔒 eBay | £595.00 | – | £210.00 – £595.00 | 17 | 37 | 01-10-2026 | |
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About the 1980 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II
The 1980 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II is a collector ½ sovereign coin issued from 1980 to 1984 in the Half Sovereign series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 3.99g and measures 19.3mm across. Reverse design: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and.
A mintage of 86,700 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
Common questions
How much is the 1980 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1980 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II run from £212 to £595 across 11 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its gold content is worth about £352 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1980 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II?
Check the weight 3.99g and diameter 19.3mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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