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½ Sovereign - Edward VII
| Gold (.9167) | 3.99 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1910 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1909 B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of a half sovereign was 80/623 troy ounce (61.6 grains). The pure gold content was 56 312/623 grains (3.6612 g).Reverse die varieties:
Sp#3974A (1902-04) no B.P. in exergue;
Sp#3974B (1904-10) with B.P. in exergue.
Note: for issues with mintmark below horse's right rear hoof, see (M = Melbourne mint, P = Perth mint, S = Sydney mint).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1902-1910 Edward VII ½ Sovereign coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British Empire. King Edward VII, who ruled from 1901 until his death in 1910, was the first British monarch to visit India, and his reign saw the expansion of the British Empire to its greatest extent. The coin, made of gold (.9167) and weighing 3.99g, was minted in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies, and it features an image of the king on one side and the iconic St. Edward's Crown on the other. Despite being a standard circulation coin, the 1902-1910 Edward VII ½ Sovereign coin is now a highly sought-after collector's item, with some mintage years selling for thousands of pounds at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 | 15123 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 | 2522057 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 | 1717440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 3023993 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 4245437 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 | 4233421 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 3996992 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 4010715 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 5023881 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - Edward VII 1902-1910 coin.
