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½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gothic - Quartered Arms; Gold Proof
2021 year| Gold (.9167) | 4 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign ½ GGP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#387241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
William Wyon's Victoria Gothic Crown reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
tueatur unita deus
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
anno dom mdcccxlvii
Translation:
May God protect this Union
Shame on he who thinks evil on it
In the year of our Lord 1847
Engraver: William Dyce
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Gothic - Quartered Arms; Gold Proof) 2021 from Alderney (Guernsey) is that it features a unique Gothic-style design on the reverse side, showcasing the quartered arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This design is a nod to the rich history and heritage of the British Isles and adds to the coin's collectibility and numismatic value.
