½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait Proof

Name: ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1985–1997 Denom½ Sovereign Mintage15,800 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£389.68

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1985–1997
Denomination	½ Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	15,800
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

Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, 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) £389.68

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