© The Royal Mint, 2005
© The Royal Mint, 2005
½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II 4th portrait
2005 year| 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 |
| Year | 2005 |
| 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#14383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
A modernised interpretation of St. George slaying the dragon, with date below wing of dragon.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2005
Engraver: Timothy Noad
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (sales 2,161, issue limit 2,500), a 3-coin Sovereign Proof set (sales 797, issue limit 2,500), a 2-coin Sovereign Proof set with the 2006 standard half sovereign (sales unknown), individually in proof (sales 5,011, issue limit 7,500) and in bullion.© The Royal Mint, 2005
(former Spink ref. 4442)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (4th portrait) 2005 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Queen's reign, making it a unique and special edition coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7969 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th portrait) 2005 coin.
