½ Sovereign - George III

Name: ½ Sovereign - George III
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1817–1820 Denom½ Sovereign Mintage2,080,100 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£390.26

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1817–1820
Denomination	½ Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	2,080,100
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Half Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	1891
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	3.990g
Diameter	19.0mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Laureate portrait of King George III right, legend around, date below. Script: Latin

Reverse

Crowned shield of arms, legend around. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.1283

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £390.26

Premium over melt £209.74

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Market Value

£1,027.90

Volume-weighted average across 4 verified sales in 3 grades.

Grade range £512 – £1,500

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Last sale 4 months ago View price history →

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	BU	£600.00 🔒	–	–	£600.00 – £600.00	1	1	11-11-2025
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	VF	£511.60 🔒 listed	–	–	£511.60 – £511.60	1	1	31-03-2026
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	MS-63	£1,500.00 🔒	–	–	£1,500.00 – £1,700.00	1	2	29-01-2026
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