½ Sovereign - Victoria Pattern (1884)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1884 |
| Denomination | ½ Sovereign |
| Face value | 50p |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Half Sovereign |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 3.570g · 0.1052 t oz |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Obv. artist | Joseph Edgar Boehm |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Broad mature bust to left, crowned and veiled.
Star of Garter surrounded by crowned cruciform shields of England, Ireland and Scotland, sceptres in angles.
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The 1884 Half Sovereign - Victoria Pattern is a collector ½ sovereign coin in the Half Sovereign series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 3.57g. Reverse design: Star of Garter surrounded by crowned cruciform shields of England, Ireland and Scotland, sceptres in angles.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1884 Half Sovereign - Victoria Pattern worth?
No verified sale of the 1884 Half Sovereign - Victoria Pattern has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £316 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1884 Half Sovereign - Victoria Pattern?
Check the weight 3.57g and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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