½ Sovereign - Victoria 3rd portrait

Name: ½ Sovereign - Victoria 3rd portrait
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1893–1901 Denom½ Sovereign Mintage773 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£390.19

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1893–1901
Denomination	½ Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	773
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

Older crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

St George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.1283

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £390.19

Premium over melt £509.81

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Market Value

£900.00

Volume-weighted average across 1 verified sale.

Last sale 4 months ago View price history →

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