½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II Una and the Lion
1997 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.11 g | 17.95 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign ½ GIP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 17.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#368799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Queen Victoria and lion left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA REGIA GIBRALTARICA
Au. 999·9
MCMXCVII
HALF SOVEREIGN
Designer: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1997 Gibraltar ½ Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Una and the Lion) coin is unique in that it features a design that is not typically found on coins issued by the Royal Mint. The Una and the Lion design was originally created by William Wyon for the 1839 Una and the Lion gold coin, and it has only been used on a few other coins since then. This makes the 1997 Gibraltar ½ Sovereign a rare and interesting collector's item.
