Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Sells regularly: 22 verified sales in the last 12 months.
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 4th portrait (2005)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2005 |
| Denomination | ½ Sovereign |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mintage | 30,299 |
| 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) |
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
A modernised interpretation of St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, with date below wing of dragon.
Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II market value
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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 | £5,600.00 🔒 | £360.00 | – | £342.00 – £5,600.00 | 3 | 3 | 06-12-2025 | |
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| UNC | £395.00 🔒 | £370.00 | – | £75.00 – £395.00 | 5 | 15 | 08-03-2026 | |
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| BU | £220.00 🔒 | £370.00 (2) | – | £220.00 – £520.00 | 0 | 2 | 07-05-2024 | |
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| VF | £435.10 🔒 eBay | £435.10 | – | £220.00 – £501.40 | 5 | 7 | 06-10-2026 | |
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| MS-67 | £196.27 🔒 | £196.27 (1) | – | £196.27 – £196.27 | 0 | 1 | 28-04-2024 | |
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| MS-68 | £256.66 🔒 | £256.66 (1) | – | £256.66 – £256.66 | 0 | 1 | 24-11-2024 | |
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| PR-65 | £650.00 🔒 | £515.68 | – | £280.00 – £650.00 | 2 | 3 | 22-09-2026 | |
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| PR-69 | £585.00 🔒 eBay | £370.00 | – | £270.00 – £585.00 | 2 | 3 | 08-07-2026 | |
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| PR-70 | £537.87 🔒 eBay | £537.87 | – | £310.00 – £620.00 | 5 | 13 | 11-10-2026 | |
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About the 2005 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II
The 2005 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II is a collector ½ sovereign coin in the Half Sovereign series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 3.99g and measures 19.3mm across. Reverse design: A modernised interpretation of St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, with date below wing of dragon.
30,299 were struck.
Common questions
How much is the 2005 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II worth?
Verified sold prices for the 2005 Half Sovereign - Elizabeth II run from £196 to £538 across 9 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 2005 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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