© The Royal Mint, 1980
© The Royal Mint, 1980
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 3.99 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1980-1984 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign ½ GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1980 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1980 introduced the Half Sovereign to the Sovereign series.The 1980 strike was issued as part of the 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (10,000 sales, issue limit 10,000) and as individual pieces (76,700 sales, issue limit 100,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1980
The 1982 strike was issued as part of the 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (2,500 sales, issue limit 2,500) and as individual pieces (19,090 sales, issue limit 20,000). The 1982 Half Sovereign was also issued individually in Brilliant Uncirculated.
© The Royal Mint, 1982
The 1983 strike was issued as part of the 3-coin Sovereign Proof set, sales unknown, and as individual pieces (19,710 sales, issue limit 22,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1983
The 1984 strike was issued as part of the 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (7,095 sales, issue limit unknown) and as individual pieces (12,410 sales, issue limit 22,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1984
There were no half sovereigns struck in 1981.
(former Spink ref. 4205)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1980-1984 from United Kingdom is that it was minted with a unique reverse design that features a depiction of St. George slaying a dragon, which is a symbol of England and the British monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 86700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 21590 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 19710 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 19505 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1980-1984 coin.
