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 that of the Sovereign was interrupted until 1817, following a major reform of the British currency.
Production of the half Sovereign continued until 1926 and, apart from special productions for coronation years, did not resume until 1980. The gold half Sovereign was also widely used in Australia until 1933.

 

VARIABLE YEARS / 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 :

The obverse (front) of these gold British Sovereigns features the bust of the reigning king of the time. The bust is surrounded by words containing the name of the ruler followed by the words 'D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP

REVERSE :

The reverse on each gold coin features a famous representation of St. George on horseback slaying a mythical dragon. The date and Benedetto Pistrucci (the designer) initials appear beneath St. George.

BENEFITS

• Investment gold (tax advantages)
• Inexpensive
• Rare in quantity
• High premium
• Available in several effigies

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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