½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 4th portrait

Name: ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 4th portrait
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year2005 Denom½ Sovereign Mintage30,299 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£389.79

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2005
Denomination	½ Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	30,299
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

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

Reverse

A modernised interpretation of St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, with date below wing of dragon. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.1283

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £389.79

Premium over melt £381.91

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Market Value

£771.70

Volume-weighted average across 1 verified sale.

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