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½ Sovereign - Victoria
| Gold (.917) | 3.994 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | British colonies (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1871-1887 |
| Value | ½ Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.994 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Garnished shield, crowned and lined.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:
M
Translation: of the United Kingdom Queen Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Milled
Comment
Mintmarks:M = Royal Mint Melbourne
S = Royal Mint Sydney
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sovereign - Victoria 1871-1887 from British colonies (Australia) is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was at its peak, and the coin's design reflects this history. The coin features an image of Queen Victoria, who was the reigning monarch at the time, and the reverse side features the iconic St. Edward's Crown, which symbolizes the British monarchy's power and authority. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 S | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 S | 356000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 M | 165000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 S | 252000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 M | 80016 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 S | 220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 S | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 M | 42009 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 S | 62000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 M | 106000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 S | 52000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 S | 220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 M | 48000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 M | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 M | 38000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 S | 82000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 M | 64000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 S | 134000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - Victoria 1871-1887 coin.
