½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Butler effigy

Name: ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Butler effigy
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year2016 Denom½ Sovereign Mintage3,661 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£389.68

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2016
Denomination	½ Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	3,661
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

The limited release Butler effigy of Queen Elizabeth II right, 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

Also issued as

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