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½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Regal Coinage
1989 year| Gold (.916) | 3.99 g | 19.30 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign ½ GIP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#83702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Queen and lion left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA REGIA GIBRALTARICA.
MCMLXXXIX.
SESQUICENTENARIUM
Designer: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Proof version issued in 5 coins set:
Interesting fact
The 1989 Gibraltar ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Regal Coinage) coin is interesting because it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, which is not commonly seen on other coins of the same series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 PM | 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Regal Coinage) 1989 coin.
