© The Royal Mint, 1985
© The Royal Mint, 1985
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Proof
| 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 | 1985-1997 |
| 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#14392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1985 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Comment
The 1985 strike was issued as part of the 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (5,849 sales, issue limit 12,500 and as individual pieces (9,951 sales, issue limit 12,500).© The Royal Mint, 1985
The 1986 strike was issued as part of the 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (12,500 sales, issue limit 12,500) and as individual pieces (4,575 sales, issue limit 12,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1986
The 1987 strike was issued as part of the 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (12,500 sales, issue limit 12,500) and as individual pieces (8,187 sales, issue limit 10,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1987
The 1988 strike was issued as part of the 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (11,192 sales, issue limit 12,500) and as individual pieces (7,074 sales, issue limit 10,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1988
The 1990 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,721 sales, issue limit 2,500), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,937 sales, issue limit 7,500) and as individual pieces (4,231 sales, issue limit 10,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1990
The 1991 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,336 sales, issue limit 1,500), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,152 sales, issue limit 2,500) and as individual pieces (3,588 sales, issue limit 5,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1991
The 1992 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,165 sales, issue limit 1,500), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (967 sales, issue limit 1,250) and as individual pieces (3,588 sales, issue limit 5,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1992
The 1993 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set with special Pistrucci medal (1,078 sales, issue limit 1,250), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (663 sales, issue limit 1,250) and as individual pieces (2,910 sales, issue limit 5,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1993
The 1994 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (918 sales, issue limit 1,250), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,249 sales, issue limit 1,250) and as individual pieces (5,000 sales, issue limit 5,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1994
The 1995 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (718 sales, issue limit 1,250), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,112 sales, issue limit 1,250) and as individual pieces (4,900 sales, issue limit 5,000).
© The Royal Mint, 1995
The 1996 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (742 sales, issue limit 1,250), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (868 sales, issue limit 1,250), a 2-coin set with a 1/10th Gold Britannia and as individual pieces (5,730 sales, issue limit 7,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1996
The 1997 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (860 sales, issue limit 1,000), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (817 sales, issue limit 1,250), a 2-coin set with a 1/4oz Gold Britannia and as individual pieces (7,500 sales, issue limit 7,500).
© The Royal Mint, 1997
There was a special half sovereign design struck in 1989 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the gold sovereign.
(former Spink ref. 4276)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; Proof) 1985-1997 from United Kingdom is that it was minted with a special gold alloy that contains 91.67% gold, which is higher than the standard 24-karat gold used in most gold coins. This higher gold content gives the coin a distinctive rich color and makes it particularly valuable to collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 15800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 17075 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 20687 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 7074 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 7889 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991 | 6076 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 5915 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993 | 4651 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 7167 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 6730 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 7340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | 9177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd portrait; Proof) 1985-1997 coin.
