Rare: fewer than 500,000 minted. Sells occasionally: 5 verified sales in the last 12 months.
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait Proof (1985–1997)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1985–1997 |
| Denomination | ½ Sovereign |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 15,800 |
| 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) |
Third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and
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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 | £4,000.00 🔒 | £2,110.00 (2) | – | £100.00 – £4,000.00 | 0 | 4 | 01-12-2024 | |
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| VF | £415.19 🔒 | £355.18 (2) | – | £295.16 – £415.19 | 1 | 2 | 16-06-2026 | |
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| PR-65 | £450.00 🔒 | £398.63 (2) | – | £347.25 – £450.00 | 1 | 2 | 24-04-2026 | |
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| PR-67 | £211.37 🔒 | £211.37 (1) | – | £211.37 – £211.37 | 0 | 1 | 29-09-2024 | |
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| PR-69 | £226.47 🔒 | £226.47 | – | £188.72 – £240.00 | 0 | 3 | 29-09-2024 | |
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| PR-70 | £460.00 🔒 | £480.00 | – | £230.00 – £480.00 | 3 | 4 | 18-08-2026 | |
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About the 1985 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Proof
The 1985 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Proof is a collector ½ sovereign coin issued from 1985 to 1997 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 15,800 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
Common questions
How much is the 1985 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Proof worth?
Verified sold prices for the 1985 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Proof run from £211 to £2,110 across 6 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 1985 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II – Proof?
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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