PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The gold Half Sovereign coin was introduced in 1544 under Henry VIII.
After 1604, the production of the half Sovereign as well as the Sovereign was discontinued until 1817, following a major reform of British coinage.
Production of the half Sovereign continued until 1926 and, apart from special production in coronation years, did not resume until 1980. The gold Half Sovereign was also widely used in Australia until 1933.

This coin is one of the gold coins known as "Sovereign". It was first issued in 1489 and has been issued regularly since 1816. The coins are not commemorative. Although they are legal tender without face value, they are considered to be bullion. These coins are kept by numismatists or private individuals and do not circulate.

 

VARIABLE VINTAGES / EFFIGIES

The years and/or effigies of these coins are sent randomly depending on our stocks.

As these are bullion coins and not collector coins, their years or effigies have no impact on their value or resale price.

 

OBVERSE :

Right-hand effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the tiara given to the future Queen Mary for her marriage in 1893, surrounded by the inscription "ELIZABETH-II-DEI-GRATIA-REGINA-F:D:".

Inscription: ELIZABETH-II-DEI-GRATIA-REGINA-F:D:

REVERSE :

Representation of Saint George fighting the dragon. Underneath, the year and the initials "BP" of the engraver Benedetto Pistrucci.
Inscription:
1980
B.P.

 

BENEFITS

• Investment gold (tax advantages)
• Good for investors

IMPORTANT

Our posted buy-back prices are 100% guaranteed for all coins or bars under Godot et Fils seal. Please contact us if you have any questions on this subject.

DELIVERY RATES

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